ABOUT ME

Adventurous, friendly, independent, easy-going.
I love meeting outgoing, warm, and open-minded people from around the world and hearing their stories.
I am a very easy, low-maintenance guest.
I love good conversation, sharing different perspectives, and learning about different cultures, but I also like to have alone time, too.
Any place with a loving pet is a place I call home - I love all animals unreservedly and indiscriminately.
All I ask in a host is cleanliness and respect, and I will always provide that in return.
I love singing, loudly, and I'm not too bad at it.
For each new country I visit, I collect one elephant figurine and one beautiful painting to remember my trip.
I can't turn down a dare.
I love good food. I'll try anything and everything.
I listen to at least one song of the Beatles every day.
My favorite things include reading, running, music concerts, hablando español, solving murder mysteries, Broadway musicals, New York Times cartoons, costume parties, getting lost in new places, all outdoorsy stuff, and taking pictures of my crazy cat, Zusi.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've only couchsurfed once, but I use the community page often to meet people in my city. I've participated in conversation clubs, excursions, sports teams, and other events and activities through Couchsurfing. I love the idea of communities interacting directly with travelers, and I'm excited to open my home to guests when I return to the States.

Interests

Outdoor activities, reading, going to theme parks, watching funny youtube videos, swapping interesting stories, sitting around campfires making smores, walking dogs, watching Alabama football, shopping in local markets, eating good food and meeting cool people.

• cats
• dogs
• singing
• dining
• running
• walking
• shopping
• reading
• painting
• music
• outdoor activities
• soccer
• parks

Music, Movies, and Books

The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Florence and the Machine, Louis Armstrong, Ingrid Michaelson, The Eagles, CCR, Allman Brothers, Beyonce, Rihanna, Drake

Sherlock Holmes, Pride and Prejudice, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, His Dark Materials

Wes Anderson, Quentin Tarantino

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I met President Barack Obama in the East Room of the White House and it was the proudest moment of my life.
I saw 17 shooting stars in one night when I camped with my family in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah.
I went skydiving over Buenos Aires, Argentina and horseback riding through the Andes.

Teach, Learn, Share

Right now I am working with the United States and Brazilian governments as part of an initiative to teach English in Brazil. I work with Ingles sem Fronteiras at UFSC in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina. I studied Spanish, Economics, and Latin American studies at the University of Alabama.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I always strive to be a respectful and friendly guest. I love exploring cultural events in cities around the world, so I am always eager to learn from my hosts about their recommendations and perspectives.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, England, France, Italy, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin (French part), Spain, United States, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, Brazil, United States