I had lived my entire life in California, near San Francisco and also San Luis Obispo. Then, in September 2016, I moved to a tiny village in Southern France called Neffiès. For three months I lived there with a British/Danish family and helped them with the renovation of their centuries-old home, learning many skills with great interest, and playing soccer for the village's club.
Next I moved to Milton Keynes, England, for five months and was an Au Pair for a wonderful family, and I played volleyball for the city's club.
Then I moved back to CA for the Summer and Autumn, discovering a love for landscaping, which provided my heart with much happiness and my wallet with enough cash to aide in my next/current adventure, which is:
I'm studying French at a university in Perpignan, France through June when I'll return to CA and figure out what to do next.
I've worked with children in many settings, coached a lot of volleyball, written many words, and would like to do more of all those things and much, much more I've yet to discover.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm going to love opening my someday home to travelers, wherever that may be. And so I'd love to meet others currently doing the same.

Music, Movies, and Books

Live music shakes off all the dust I accumulate day-to-day.

I've lightly studied film, and I'm wholly comfortable getting lost and found within the screen's stories.

I think I'm going to write some books someday, probably for younger readers, but maybe also for everyone.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to listen with open ears and an open heart-- to others' stories, to instruments of music and of nature, to the rhythms of moments as they incessantly rise and fall.

I play "soccer" and volleyball at a competitive level. I can also bowl very well.

I dance with a whole hell of a lot of oomph, while music is playing but also when it is not.

I'd love to learn just about anything and everything, so please share your passions (:

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'd love to cook with you, drink with you, sit or dance or walk with you.
I speak English fluently and can usually survive conversations in French.
I'd love to help around the house or yard, to the best of my abilities or to the best of your teachings.
And a whole lot of gratitude and love.

Countries I’ve Visited

England, France, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Scotland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, France, United States