CURRENT MISSION

"Travel far and wide enough to find yourself."

ABOUT ME

Hi! My name is Jessica Swirtz. I am a recent college graduate from the university of Minnesota who has spent the last year working in the corporate world and volunteering in the non-profit world. This past year I read The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and discovered a life changing quote: " I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the courage to start all over again" and that's what I am doing. It's not that I am doing anything irresponsible or unfavorable, I am just ready to live for more than a paycheck. I am ready to make a difference no matter how miniscule. I am just as laid back as I am hardworking. I don't see the point in doing something if you're not going to do your best but I also think the most gratifying thing in the world is sitting around sharing stories with people you've just met. I am not really sure what I am looking for, or what skills I can bring to the table, but I am a fun, energetic and positive person excited to live life and discover what adventures are left to be had.

PHILOSOPHY

If your dreams don't scare you, they're not big enough.

Por qué estoy en Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

None yet! Excited to begin. Currently I am looking to surf, but I'm excited to host once I get home from my trip.

Intereses

Swimming, hiking, biking, boating, cooking, learning, exploring, movies, reading, music, dancing, spontaneity and most importantly living life!

• dancing
• cooking
• recipes
• boating
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• swimming
• volunteering

Música, películas y libros

MUSIC

I love everything! I think music is an insight to culture and listing to genres from around the world open your eyes to new experiences. When I am at home I typically listen to Modern Country, Popular Music, or Alternative.

MOVIES

I'm not going to lie, I love romantic comedies, I just have a thing for the funny plots with a love interest twist. I also really enjoy scary movies and action movies. Some of my favorites are; The Breakfast Club, Lord of the Rings (and The Hobbit), He's Just Not That in to You, The Ugly Truth, Harry Potter, The Matrix, The Kings Speech, Good Will Hunting, Pulp Fiction, and many others!

BOOKS
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Invisible Monsters, Play It As It Lays, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Push, Pretty Little Liars, IT (anything Stephen King really), Me Talk Pretty One Day, The Giver.

Algo increíble que he hecho

Woke up one morning, quit my job, and decided to travel to 34 countries in 9 months with my best-friend from college!

Qué puedo ofrecer a los anfitriones

I am a pretty simple person! I don't need much, and I try to leave every place cleaner than I left it. I am not a great cook, but I love to do it and I'd happily share recipes from different places. I can hold a conversation about pretty much anything, and I'd love to hear all about your stories and experiences.

Países que he visitado

Canada, Chile, United States

Países en los que he vivido

United States