ABOUT ME

In one sentence: I'm low-key, but occasionally bubbly - sort of like an aging golden retriever.

Details:

I was born near Charleston, SC, but my family moved to a farm in the Middle of Nowhere, SC when I was 11; it was here that I found my love for horses and continued my deep love for dogs. Chickens, however, I will always feel ambivalent about, and pigs...pigs over 200 pounds kind of scare me, but I'm trying! I did meet some pigs in Costa Rica whose company I enjoyed, so I would like to say I'm working on the fear haha.

I moved to Asheville a week before my 22nd birthday and enjoyed the hell out of that city until I left for Costa Rica shortly before my 25th. I plan on living in Asheville AND Charleston semi-permanently again some day, but for now, I've definitely caught the travel bug.

I have been working in the music industry - as well as serving and bartending to save up travel money - but after living in Costa Rica, I've discovered I adore teaching. My plan for the next year is to get my TEFL diploma and teach all over the world. Then, one day, I can maybe host students from all over the world at my home when I finally settle down.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Hostels are overrated. Couchsurfing is more about the experience with locals, which is exactly what I want. I'm normally such a planner when it comes to everything, but I like the nomadic feeling that comes with couchsurfing... whilst still having the semi-reliability of knowing you have a place to stay.

I truly believe every person has an interesting story, and I'm working on a project about this; therefore, i'm pretty keen to use couchsurfing as a source of information, fun, and travels.

I also cook a pretty mean Southern supper, so.... Also, as a guest, I am super low-key and always strive to read the host I'm staying with. If you want to hang out, I'd love to! If not, I am perfectly content entertaining myself. I'm a social introvert, so although I really enjoy talking and getting to know people, it's not something I have to engage in to feel content. I also am happy to help out around the house if there are some things you need help with. Please don't hesitate to ask.

Interests

Reading, netflix, dancing, horseback riding, music, teaching, writing.

• dogs
• horses
• chickens
• writing
• literature
• poetry
• dancing
• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• blogging
• music
• equestrian

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Delta Spirit, Dawes, Generationals, The Zombies, Middle Brother, Zee Avi, Future Islands, Beach House, many many more

Movies: Drop Dead Fred, Beetlejuice, Life is Beautiful, Birdman

Books: Le Petit Prince, Harry Potter, Notes From The Tilt-a-Whirl, Matilda

TV: Parks & Rec, Walking Dead, Doctor Who, Archer, Bob's Burgers, Mad Men, soooo many more.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was a national champion dancer by the age of 6.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to teach English, literature, dance, and horseback riding. I'm going to start up a blog half-jokingly called Clogging through Cultures with Kallie Collins, so if you want a lesson, I am all feet hahaha.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My Spanish is getting pretty decent, so I'd say I could give basic lessons.

I am a decent cook, so I will happily return your hospitality in the form of making you some supper.

I love writing poems and limericks.

I am really passionate about music and literature, so I will be happy to exchange my favorites and have fangirly discussions - both serious and fun!

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, United States