CURRENT MISSION

I know it sounds cheesy, but my New Years Resolution sis to take more chances. I spend way too much time overthinking choices and worrying that I might regret something so this year I want to step outside of my comfort zone more.

ABOUT ME

I am shy at times, but I love meeting new people and traveling to new places. I am a married, 23-year-old, recently graduated, writer. My husband and I are taking a gap year (maybe longer than a year) to travel around Europe (and New Zealand). I am currently working as a reviewer for the California Journal of Women Writers and worked as a nanny for the past three years. I want to take this year to figure out who I am, what I am interested in, and where I want to go next. I have a fairly large family (three brothers, two sisters, one niece, one nephew) who I love and it will be difficult to be away from them, but I feel that it is important for me to experience places outside of California.

PHILOSOPHY

To live my life consciously and respectfully. To embrace new Oppurtunities and adventures.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I only recently found out about this, but I want to participate by letting others stay with me and meeting people around the world!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I am new to couchsurfing, but I love the philosophy of communal traveling. My husband and I have been traveling around America for the past month sleeping on friends couches and using Workaway and travelx. I also have experience living with roommats in college. We are currently in Europe traveling!

Interests

Reading, writing, traveling, editing, teaching, hiking, running, and meeting new people.

• writing
• literature
• chocolate
• baking
• yoga
• running
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• knitting
• hiking
• teaching
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

I have so many. I love Hemingway and I am currently into Adichie and Achebe. Right now I am reading Wild by Cheryl Strayed. I many favorite books, but mostly I read whatever makes me feel something. Same with music. My favorite musicians sound sincere and heartfelt about what they are singing. I love Rocky Voltolato,The Rentals, Ben Folds, and many others. Favorite movies include, The Grand Buddapest Hotel, Casabalanca, The Godfather, The Wedding Singer, and others.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Watch a little boy grow from a baby who learns from those around him to a young toddler who forms his own thoughts and makes his own decisions.

Hiked in the Alps.

Travel through France, Germany, and Scotland using workaway and travelx. I stayed with strangers and learned new skills that I never thought I would learn (electrical work, straw building, caring for llamas). I learned so much about the kindness of others and what hard work feels like.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am really interested in children's literature and adult literature and would love to share my experience as a writer, reader, and editor. If you wrote something I could read it for you! I have some experience with knitting so we could knit together. I also have experience with teaching and working with young children. I am not a yoga teacher but I have been practicing yoga for the past three years so I could show you some moves. I have been working to live a greener, more sustainable lifestyle so I could share my experiences with that. I want to learn new languages so I could help you learn mine if you help me learn yours!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love baking, it reminds me of home. My favorite things to bake: chocolate chip cookies, lemon cookies, pie, and scones. I can bake something for you or bake with you!

My experience of working and traveling and how you can do it too,

I love taking pictures of people so I could take your picture or share a picture I have taken.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, France, Germany, Norway, Scotland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States