CURRENT MISSION

Everything is meant to be.

ABOUT ME

Hello! I'm Kalie (pronounced Kay-Lee) and I am currently a Masters student at the University of Pennsylvania. I moved here in August 2014 and am still finding new places all over the city!
I previously served a term as an AmeriCorps VISTA at a Philadelpha-based organization called The Food Trust working with local farmers' markets, and also as an AmeriCorps member in Central Washington last year working for WenatcheeOutdoors, an outdoor non-profit with guidebooks, trip reports, and event calendar of all outdoor events in the local area.

I love to read and write and spend time outdoors. I lead a very active lifestyle: I am always running, hiking, biking, and swimming. I am passionate about volunteering because I get to meet new people from eclectic backgrounds and upbringings. I love traveling, experiencing new things and learning about culture, history and people. I am also a veteran cheese and wine appreciator and working my way toward becoming a cat lady.

PHILOSOPHY

Everyone has something to teach us and everything will work out. Live simply and learn much. It's nice to be important but its more important to be nice.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Surf and let surf.

**I apologize for not being able to host, but I am currently serving as a Resident Advisor in the dorms, so I live in cramped spaces with tight security! When I move out I will certainly be hosting again though!**

Interests

Meeting new people, exploring new cultures, experiencing everything!

• cats
• culture
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• cheese
• coffee
• farmers' market
• running
• working out
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• swimming
• history
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Invisible Monsters, Rant: An Oral Biography of Buster Casey, Survivor, Diary....basically everything to do with Chuck Palahniuk. Middlesex.
The Breakfast Club, Planet Earth,
AC/DC, The Black Keys, Pepper, Iration, Atmosphere. Expand my horizon. Show me what you've got.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Growing up by the ocean, I've seen early morning sunrises and sunsets like no where else in the world.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share my intricate and research-based studies on cooking pancakes with Bisquick. I also can teach you how to successfully consume an entire package of gouda cheese in a day, but results may vary. I know a little about a little, but I'll give you all I have in a worldly discussion over coffee.

Countries I’ve Visited

England, Honduras