CURRENT MISSION

Love life. Learn. Explore. Meet people everywhere I go.

ABOUT ME
The number one thing on my bucket list used to be to go to as many countries as years I've been alive. At 28, I've exceeded that goal (42!) and am now looking forward to doubling my age in countries :).

To say I love travelling is an understatement. Travelling to me is essential - experiencing new cultures, exploring new places, meeting new people - these are the adventures I live for.

I graduated from The College of William and Mary in 2009 and moved to Guatemala where I volunteered at an orphanage for a year. After working at nonprofits in the US and abroad for years I decided it was time to make the leap of faith to become a full-time photographer. Feel free to check out my website here: www.focusonjoyphotography.com

I'm currently driving cross country through the US - I hope to be fortunate enough to meet you on my travels!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing is the most wonderful way to see and experience new places and meet new people. It connects you to strangers all over the globe, who quickly become friends. I've had such incredible couchsurfing experiences and feel so fortunate to have met the people I have.

I have couchsurfed in Europe and met couchsurfers in Australia and New Zealand, but can't wait to explore the rest of the world!

Interests

My two biggest passions in life are travelling and photography. Fortunately for me, the two go hand in hand :). When I'm not at work, hopping on a train/plane/subway, or behind the lens of a camera, I can usually be found exploring my own neighborhood or snuggling with my hubby and two cats at home.

I'm also quite a big fan of...doing nice things for no reason, s'mores, elephants, all things chocolate, warm weather, late night conversations, being goofy, cup of noodles, singing, and meeting new people.

• cats
• writing
• singing
• photography
• education
• chocolate
• traveling
• socializing
• scuba diving

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: V for Vendetta, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Prestige, The Lego Movie, Ocean's 11, A League of Their Own, Aladdin, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Wedding Crashers, Ferris Bueler's Day Off, Love Actually

Music: Guster, Counting Crows, Sara Bareilles, Taylor Swift, Maroon 5, Brett Dennen, Ben Folds, Billy Joel, Jack Johnson

Books: Me Before You, The Girl on the Train, Life of Pi, The Da Vinci Code, The Time Machine, PS I Love You, Animal Farm, Someone Like You

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Playing at Carnegie Hall in New York City, singing in the Vatican, bungee jumping in Zimbabwe, sky diving in New Zealand!

Teach, Learn, Share

I've taught English and tutored students in Spanish and would love to share with anyone who'd like to learn. I can also teach you how to make a bridge when shuffling playing cards if you're interested :-p.

Countries I’ve Visited

Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Fiji, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Indonesia, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vatican City State, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Guatemala, Italy, United States

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