I love to laugh, read books about everything under the sun, discuss politics, and bike or hike. More often than not I'm probably smiling and laughing! Literature and history are two of my biggest passions. I'm by no means an expert in either, but I love learning about cultures and people. Talk of politics, the role of government and a dark brewed beer are the start to a great night in my mind. I also really enjoy dancing and poetry.

I want to learn a bit more from life and the world of people I've yet to meet.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Traveling has been a passion of mine always, I recently came across my 10 year old self's diary and I had written, 'I don't know what job I want. But I would like to see Italy and lots of places in the world.'

Interests

Books and words are an addiction. I could sit outside and crack a book for hours. I've recently developed an unhealthy addiction to everything Neil Gaiman. I play soccer-- or football as it should be properly called.
My team is Liverpool!
I love baking, mainly because of my unhealthy love/addiction to cheesecake and chocolate. I also really enjoy cooking and learning new dishes. History podcasts and NPR can keep me awake for hours on long car rides. I also have a childish appreciation for dirty limericks.

• poetry
• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• nature

Music, Movies, and Books

I really enjoy all films. Especially ones where Cary Grant or Quentin Tarantino are involved.
Top films are: Pretty Woman, Dirty Dancing, Good Will Hunting, Chocolat, Grease, Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

I listen to french music and Frank Sinatra for cooking. I enjoy most music and have an affinity for indie music like Hundred Waters, Florence and the Machine, u2, Fleurie, School of Seven Bells, Lykke Li, and Sophia Black.

Top books is way too hard to narrow down! But I love being recommended any to add to my reading list

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I started a club in my high school to help girls connect and know they're not alone in their confusion in maturing into women.
I’ve given a TED Talk!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm super caring, adventurous and friendly! I also bake pretty well.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Puerto Rico

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Puerto Rico, United States