CURRENT MISSION

Skydive over the Swiss Alps
Bungee jump in New Zealand
Hot Air Ballooning in Turkey
Chase the Northern Lights in Iceland
Dine at Noma in Denmark

ABOUT ME

Freelance designer/occasional blogger out to change the world (www.jessxie.com).

PHILOSOPHY

Don't miss all the beautiful colors of the rainbow looking for that pot of gold.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because everyone you meet knows something you don't.

Interests

I like to explore and do all things adventurous. From hiking to running to weightlifting, I love everything and anything active.

I've always wanted to fish.

• design
• education
• dining
• running
• fishing
• hiking
• bungee jumping
• skydiving

Music, Movies, and Books

I love collecting records, jazz and instrumental in particular; I think it sounds so much better on vinyl. I'm also pro-80's rock/pop and I love reading books of all sorts. Mystery/thrillers keep me on my toes!

I love Wes Anderson films, but anything that can make me laugh is already a winner in my book.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Scaled Mt. Hua in China.

Conceptualized a call center for immigrants to gain access to higher education.

Led a team to develop a food dehydration system to combat food insecurity in Nepal.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Germany, Italy, Scotland, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland, Scotland, United States