You’ll read lots about me below that’ll give you a good sense of who I am. I’m taking a break from university to do a little more adventuring and self discovery. I’m studying fine arts and psychology. I think the most important part of life is to find and feel joy, however that may be.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To save some dollars because I’m a poor college student who wants to better know the world. I also think it provides for a much more authentic traveling experience.

Interests

I love my family. I love spontaneity. I love details. I love loud music in the car. I love paint on my clothes. I love cleaning up as I cook instead of doing all the dishes at the end. I love my pet parrots (wish so much they could travel with me. That’d be rad). I love people and what they teach me. I love self expression. I love self deprecating jokes.

• animals
• traveling
• music
• food
• people
• fine arts

Music, Movies, and Books

A few musical artists: the Beatles, Frederic Chopin, Carole King, Norah Jones, Dave Brubeck, Claude Debussy, Lady Gaga, Diana Krall, the Strokes, the Shins, Stan Getz.

A few movies: Funny Girl, Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Room, Thoroughbreds, Help!, Yellow Submarine, That Thing You Do, It’s A Wonderful Life, Midnight in Paris, A Place in the Sun, Up, the Devil Wears Prada

A few books: H is for Hawk, Birdology, Catcher in the Rye, 1984, the Fountainhead, Where’d You Go Bernadette, Dining In, the Glass Menagerie.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spotted the Big 5 in Kruger National Park

Teach, Learn, Share

I really like to share ideas and opinions. I like to ask questions and listen to answers. I like being able to disagree respectfully yet come away living life with more of an open mind. I like to learn about other people, what makes them who they are. I hope to teach people that they matter. Small acts and simple people can accomplish great things!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversation, kindness, simple favors, and a whole lot of respect and appreciation. I am a great cook, a skilled cleaner, and a pretty decent singer (solid 7/10). Sometimes I can be funny.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, France, Germany, Italy, South Africa, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Africa, United States