CURRENT MISSION

Traveling the world, one couch at a time.

ABOUT ME

Oi, I always hate these things. Um, let's see...

I'm sort of quiet when I first meet people, but I easily become more loud and obnoxious as times goes on. ;]
My faith is extremely important to me.
When I graduate in a little over two years, I have absolutely no idea what I'm going to be doing. The Peace Corps has always been a viable option. ;]
I have five younger brothers, one younger sister, two moms, two dads, and a FREAKING HUGE extended family. I love them all, even when they're crazy. (Which is often.)
I realllllly love city skylines.
I am definitely a morning person.
I like grocery shopping.
I love puzzles.
I work with kids, so I often act like one.
I have serious wanderlust. I plan on becoming a nomad as I age.
My favorite nickname is Jojo because my baby sister gave it to me.
And...I think you are cool! =]

PHILOSOPHY

Be optimistic. Love people, no matter who they are. Make a lot of friends.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Unfortunately I don't have any place to host friends at the moment (living in a dorm can be quite a drag!), but I will gladly take you out for a cup of coffee or show you around beautiful Minneapolis!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I haven't had any yet! That's why I'm here.

Interests

I like:
God, traveling, chai tea, smiley faces, peanut butter, Johnny Depp movies, shrinky dinks, history, babies, airports, tattoos, accents other than mine, Alexander Hamiliton, argyle, blogs, chex mix, coffee, snowball fights, gingerbread, snail mail, reading classic novels, stuffed animals, weddings, stimulating conversations, sparkling grape juice, flannel blankets, and old movie stars. Yep.

• animals
• tattoos
• coffee
• shopping
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• puzzles
• history
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Breakfast on Pluto, The Road to El Dorado, A Fish Called Wanda, Dead Poets Society, The Breakfast Club, 10 Things I Hate About You, Benny & Joon, Drop Dead Fred, Do the Right Thing, A Hard Day's Night, I Am Sam, Blazing Saddles, Now and Then, V for Vendetta, Velvet Goldmine, The Wind That Shakes the Barley, Why Did I Get Married?
ULTIMATE FAVE: Newsies. Hands down.

Music: Michael Jackson, John Mellencamp, Brooke Fraser, Lucy Michelle & The Velvet Lapelles, Lecrae, Billy Joel, Destiny's Child, Usher, Idina Menzel, India Arie, Kirk Franklin, Queen, musicals, 80s music, and other random things. I listen to all types of music, like literally ALL types.
ULTIMATE FAVE: The Beatles.

Books: the Bible, Catcher in the Rye, Angela's Ashes, Pillars of the Earth, Little Women, Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress, The Grapes of Wrath, Little House on the Prairie, Harry Potter 1-7, Ordinary Man, The Road.
CURRENT FAVE: On the Road. (This is always changing.)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Reading what everyone else has done makes me a little depressed as I have done nothing quite as spectacular thus far in my lifetime. But anytime I get to watch the sunset, from start to finish, is an amazing thing in my eyes.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am really into hugs. I think they are a very powerful healing tool. So, if you ever need a hug, I will give you one, even if we've only known each other for hours (possibly even minutes, especially if you ask nicely). I would like to learn how to say 'I love you' in numerous different languages. I think it's something that will come in handy one day. =]

Countries I’ve Visited

Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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