CURRENT MISSION

Berlin, du bist so wunderbar.

ABOUT ME

I'm a pretty easygoing and humorous person, and I enjoy studio art and graphic design. I graduated from New York University in 2009 right as the economy crashed... so I took the opportunity to live in and explore Europe. It's something I had wanted to do my whole life but have never before been able to. I lived in Paris for two years while working as an au pair, and then lived in Berlin for six months looking for work (found some actually, but sadly my visa was denied). In between, I backpacked around everywhere and had my first experiences Couchsurfing. I really hope to move back to Europe again one day!

I moved back to the US in 2012. I currently live in NYC and work at an advertising technology start-up. I'm starting to learn web design and hope to start freelancing this year.

Hmm, what else. I'm a pretty optimistic and a very considerate person, I come from a crazy big family so it's made me pretty easy to get along with. I'm short... probably like sports and wine too much... and am pretty laidback, really independent, liberal/feminist, and easy to talk to.

PHILOSOPHY

After all, tomorrow is another day

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Even though I am unable to host people, I have participated through meeting up with and showing around other CS'ers traveling in NY. However. I would say my biggest participation was by being hosted by wonderful people throughout Europe when I Interrailed August 2010. I really think that Couchsurfing made my experience amazing... I met the coolest people and learned so much about different cities and histories by staying with those who knew them best. I try to spread the word about Couchsurfing as much as I can. I can't say enough good things :)

**I'll be going to Europe for a quick little trip in November 2013, and would like to participate again :)**

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I don't even know how to start... Couchsurfing has just been incredible so far! I was hesitant at first, but this system just works! I've met the most awesome people and by staying with other couchsurfers, I've gotten to have such great and memorable experiences in the cities I've visited. It's great to be able to make such an impact on the experiences of travelers.

Interests

* Trying to learn French and German
* Web design/graphic design/studio art/advertising & marketing
* Having fun while being perpetually broke
* Reading, going out, drawing
* Cooking!
* Football (American and European, especially the New England Patriots and Manchester United)
* Traveling, experiencing different cultures, eating food as a part of experiencing other cultures

• arts
• design
• graphic design
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• technology
• reading
• traveling
• drawing
• sports
• soccer
• freelancing
• au-pair

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - MGMT, The Killers, Arcade Fire, Decemberists, Sleigh Bells, Bastille, Fun. alt-J, Ellie Goulding, Angus & Julia Stone, Coeur de Pirate, Death Cab for Cutie
Books - Gone with the Wind, Lean In, A Song of Fire and Ice, Angela's Ashes, To Kill a Mockingbird
TV - 30 Rock, Parks & Rec, Dexter, South Park, How I Met Your Mother, Modern Family, Family Guy, The Simpsons, Top Gear, Flight of the Conchords
Movies - Forrest Gump, Shawshank Redemption, the Godfather, any horror film, Zoolander/Anchorman

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Survived being homeless in Paris for a month in 2009, and again in Berlin for a month in 2011

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to make classic American food (I'll be in Europe over American Thanksgiving this year, so can make traditional Thanksgiving cuisine :)

I can share with you what it was like to live through Hurricane Sandy

I can tell you all about what it's like to live in the south (Alabama), the north (Maine) and the desert (Arizona)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Germany, United States