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Overview
About Me
Recent college grad working as an editor in Orange County, California. Wrote my senior thesis in linguistics. Love learning languages and learning ABOUT them. Enjoy discovering new cultures, learning history, and interacting with the locals abroad.
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
Simply put, I want to see the world! As a recent college grad, if I'm going to make that happen, it needs to be on the cheap. Couchsurfing provides an inexpensive way to make sure I have a roof over my head when visiting a new place, and it also provides a great opportunity to gain some insight into how locals go about their day-to-day lives. It's a much more enlightening and enriching experience than simply staying in a hotel or in a hostel with fellow tourists.
Interests
I'm notorious for taking "too many" photos when traveling. Too many? No such thing in my book! I also enjoy strolling through museums and galleries, exploring the streets and sights, admiring the architecture, and shopping for groceries where the locals shop.
Music, Movies, and Books
Indie, acoustic, and classical are my go-to's. But I also like post-rock, alternative, and some pop music.
Favorite movies include Fight Club, Amélie, A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night, The Secret of Kells, Stranger Than Fiction, and many more.
Favorite books include Fahrenheit 451, The Thirteenth Tale, Slaughterhouse-Five, Language in Thought and Action, and Snowbound: A Winter Idyll.
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
Just one? Hmm...I jumped into a water-filled quarry from a 60-foot cliff!
Teach, Learn, Share
There are only a few languages I have a strong interest in mastering, but I love learning bits and pieces of all languages. If you're familiar with the history of your country/region and know your way around, I'd also greatly appreciate a teacher and tour guide!
What I Can Share with Hosts
As a writer, editor, and language-lover, I'm happy to share my knowledge of English, whether that means helping you practice speaking or editing a paper for you. I also worked as a massage therapist at a chiropractic for two years, so I can help relieve some muscle tension for you as well!
Countries I’ve Visited
Iceland, Ireland, United Kingdom
Countries I’ve Lived In
United States