CURRENT MISSION

I recently graduated from the University of Oregon with a professional degree in architecture. I am currently working in an architecture firm in the lovely city of Portland, Oregon, designing schools. Throughout my career, I hope to continue my research in creating whole-system poverty alleviation and disaster relief both nationally and internationally.

PHILOSOPHY
Think like a plant: Learn, Love, Grow. Do what you know.

Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. Look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. Think only of the best, work only for the best and expect only the best. Forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. Give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others. Live in the faith that the whole world is on your side so long as you are true to the best that is in you! -Christian D. Larson

[Nam-mas-tay]
-my soul recognizes your soul, i honor the light, love, beauty, truth and kindness within you because it is also within me, in sharing these things there is no distance and no difference between us, we are the same, we are one.

Together, these excerpts begin to exemplify my feelings and goals towards life. I have trouble describing in full my beliefs (since they are ever expanding), and I find that these phrases convey the essence essentially.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

It all began when my best friend signed up. We lived together at the time and we hosted a few visitors through her. It was a blast! I love meeting new people and learning from them. I look forward to the next adventure that comes from the couch surfing network and meeting more fellow travelers!

Interests

• architecture
• beauty
• perfumes
• surfing

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: I'm usually game for any type of movie, (foreign, action, chick flick, comedy, musicals, classics) with the exception of the super gory/scary.
Books: I love reading when I can, and will gladly curl up with a Vonnegut book any day. Recently my top read has been the Alchemist. So good!!
Music: Music is an integral part of my life, as essential as breathing. I listen to music most of the waking day, and base what I listen too upon mood of the moment. I listen to everything. I base my musical tastes from song to song more than type.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Denmark, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Guatemala, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Russian Federation, South Africa, Swaziland, Switzerland, Turks and Caicos Islands, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States