Hello! My name is Jade and I am from Anchorage Alaska. I am a bit new to this whole traveling thing! I was raised by two homebodies and am just recently leaving the continent for the first time! I am so excited to be traveling to Europe. I am an art student here in Alaska and looking forward to seeing all the masterpieces Europe has to offer.
I have been studying art at the University for 3 years now and mostly paint watercolor and make ceramics. It is my dream one day to own my own gallery and workspace that brings the community together with art. I also want to bring art education to the young children of low income schools. I believe children are our future and want to empower young people to find avenues to self express.
On top of being a student I am also an avid fan of baking. Before going to school I worked in an upscale bakery for two years and learned to bake and decorate wedding cakes. I love making treats and inventing my own flavor combinations. I feel very creative with food just as I do with paint. My favorite part of making food is sharing it. I love brightening someone's day with just a small treat.
I find myself at home near the sea, I like collecting barnacles and crab shells. I also like playing on the beach. In Alaska our beaches are very cold but we still go swimming in the ocean. It is better than coffee!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My friend and I are traveling on a limited budget and also want to meet new people! We have heard great reviews from friends about this website and look forward to new experiences!

Interests

Painting
Reading
Collecting pebbles, leaves, barnacles, shells
Singing

• arts
• singing
• education
• dining
• cooking
• coffee
• baking
• reading
• traveling
• pottery
• painting
• swimming
• teaching
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:I listen to just about every genre but I do really love Cat Stevens, Yann Tiersen and Bombay Bicycle Club just to name a few.

Movies:I recently watched The Godfather for the first time. I really love it. Also Amelie, Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Labryinth

Books: Tom Robbins, Sylvia Plath, John Steinbeck, Wally Lamb, Sandra Cisneros

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I am very proud of the art I have made in the last year. As an artist it is easy to be hypercritical of myself and especially while going through school I don't always feel like I am producing the best that there can be. But looking back I am very content with how far I've grown and how far I will continue to grow.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have superb baking knowledge, I am happy to cook for you!
A place for you to stay in Alaska one day when I have my own place!

Countries I’ve Visited

Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States