My name is Jessica Jansma, and I am a student at a small university in Arkansas. I grew up in both Manaus, Brazil and Lynden, Washington (two very different cultures, I know)---but I have both places deeply embedded in my soul. I have a big given family (whom I love dearly) and a big chosen family (whom I also love dearly). These are the things that make up 'me'.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I created this account because I deeply value the stories of others, exploring different corners of the world, and living life with added 'spice'. I hope that through my experiences CouchSurfing I will understand more about my own tendencies to love and learn through the people I meet and the places I see.

Interests

• culture
• writing
• books
• cooking
• wine
• coffee
• traveling
• painting
• exploring
• museums
• new experiences
• love
• authenticity
• sharing stories

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Bastille, Pvris, Mumford & Sons, Glass Animals, Sleeping at Last (All things Indie/Indie-Rock,/Indie-Folk)

Books: I have a Bookstagram for keeping track of all the books I read & my feelings while reading them: Never Completely Alone---check it out!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I floated down the Amazon River under the stars.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to cook and would love to make you a traditional Brazilian meal. I also love sharing stories and hearing about what makes you 'you' !

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Brazil, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, Papua New Guinea, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Papua New Guinea, United States