CURRENT MISSION

To save money for another exciting adventure!

ABOUT ME

I'm a native Californian who currently lives in Denver, CO. I love traveling and hope to move around and live in different places before settling down permanently in California.

PHILOSOPHY

Travel and explore to find the variety of amazing, diverse foods the world has to offer. Don't be afraid to try new things and take on new opportunities, as doing so often leads to great adventure :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I had my first cs experience in London, and it was great! I look forward to participating more on cs :)

Interests

I'm very interested in design, particularly graphic design (web and print). I also like reading sci-fi/fantasy novels and watching a variety of different television shows. I love learning random new things, especially languages and different cultures.

I'm really into cooking and baking (but cooking more) because it allows me to be creative and make things that are both beautiful and delicious. I particularly enjoy trying to replicate dishes that I've tried from various cuisines. They don't come out perfectly like the restaurants, but I think they usually turn out pretty well :)

I'm a pretty active person--I love hiking, backpacking, running (but not for too long!), kickboxing, dancing, weight lifting, and judo. I have a lot of energy, so I usually channel it into one or more of those activities. I'm particularly a big judo fan--I've practiced it for quite a number of years now. In addition to being active, I also really enjoy watching sports, especially ice hockey. Go Sharks! :)

• design
• graphic design
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• coffee
• baking
• running
• reading
• traveling
• watching sports
• hiking
• backpacking
• sports
• hockey
• history
• languages
• judo

Music, Movies, and Books

Finding Nemo is one of my favorite cartoon movies. I've seen it probably at least 20 times and can recite at least half of the lines by heart.

Also, I love 13 Going on 30! It's a cheesy chick flick that makes me smile every time.

My new favorite author is Michael Pollan! He's written a lot of interesting books about cooking and the food industry in the US--gives you a lot to think about!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I made the perfect little coffee macarons the very first time I tried to make macarons. It was a rather proud and shocking moment for me.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love food! Whether it's eating it or cooking it, I love learning and teaching more about it. From how it's made to the history behind it to just plain eating it, I just... love food.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Great company! I have silly stories about the eclectic variety of jobs I've had over the years (barista, designer, sales associate, lab assistant/researcher, etc), as well as fun travel adventures. I'm an avid cook, so I can share recipes too :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States