CURRENT MISSION

My mission is to keep an open mind as I learn as much as I can and see as much of the world as I can.

ABOUT ME

I'm a curious person who likes to try new things and see new places!
PHILOSOPHY

"If you love someone, the greatest gift you can give them is your presence," Thich Nhat Hanh

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE

Couch surfing is the best. I've only had good experiences with it: meeting local people in the towns I visit who continue to surprise me with their generosity. CS has introduced me to some of the kindest and most generous people I've ever met who seek to support traveling and travelers.

I've surfed in the states, in Mumbai, in Malaysia, and in Australia, plus I've used couchsurfing to make friends in new towns that I have moved to because if you are on this site, you tend to be an open-minded, intelligent, well-traveled, and interesting person. :)

Interests

I love music and love to sing; I also play the piano, saxophone, guitar and flute. I love to be outside farming, hiking, camping, cross country skiing in Michigan's winters, and taking backpacking trips. I enjoy writing, drawing, and reading.

• writing
• singing
• reading
• music
• guitar
• piano
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Joanna Newsom, Devendra Banhart, Joni Mitchell, My Morning Jacket, Fiona Apple, Vashti Bunyan
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Books/Authors: One of my favorite topics; "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck, "To Kill A Mockingbird ", Harper Lee, "Olive Kitteridge" by Elizabeth Strout, "V for Vendetta" by Alan Moore, "Behind the Beautiful Forevers" by Katherine Boo, most of Kurt Vonnegut, Maya Angelou's memoirs, everything by Jon Ronson, "Watership Down" by Richard Adams
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Movies/shows: 30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Louie CK, Chappelle Show, Rick and Morty

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In college, I studied abroad in Cameroon, West Africa and lived with host families.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Cameroon, France, United States

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