CURRENT MISSION

explore america

ABOUT ME

In this current chapter in life, I am currently in my incarnation as a pastry chef in Washington, D.C.

PHILOSOPHY

Say what you mean, and mean what you say. No regrets, even if that means lots of indecision, but at least make a decision, don't let your hesitation be your decision, and if it is your decision, then don't regret it.

Don't wait for the world to come to you, go find it yourself.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am obsessed with food. OBSESSED I tell you. Chances are, if we meet up, food will be involved. And if you stay with me, I will try to feed you. And if you are vegetarian, I may look at you funny, but still try to feed you.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Couchsurfed throughout Spain, and am eager to try it in the rest of the world! Met some really great people through couch surfing as well! I can't host at the moment, but am still down to play tour guide, depending on my work schedule.

Interests

Traveling, cooking, baking, eating, drinking, learning how to make new things, window shopping, shopping, knitting, reading, laying on the beach and doing nothing, swimming, hiking, starring at awesome landscapes, natural wonders, extreme sports that have some sort of guarantee that I'll live...

• culture
• dining
• cooking
• chocolate
• baking
• drinking
• shopping
• reading
• traveling
• knitting
• hiking
• surfing
• sports
• swimming
• history
• tourism
• historic sites
• beaches
• culinary history

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Ender's Game, and the rest of the Ender's Shadow series (not the Ender series), Philip Pullman: His Dark Materials, sci fi, historical fiction

Music: Explosions in the sky, RHCP, Audioslave, Nujabes, and whole bunch more.

Movies: sci fi, action, rom-coms

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Having 3 baby tiger cubs crawl all over me in Thailand.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm all about food. I want to learn the food of your culture, and share you mine. If you are a chocolate or dessert friend, I'm your girl. My best "souvenir" to myself was a cooking class in Thailand. Sadly, I don't have much time to practice, but I treasure that memory. If you have a dish that you rock at and are willing to share, I'd love to learn and to get the recipe!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Time permitting, I'd love to cook with you/for you. I like to think I'm a pretty considerate guest, and not too noisy. I'm not a morning person, so if you aren't either, I will definitely be quiet in the mornings, especially if I'm slipping away at 4 am to make my flight.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Guatemala, Iceland, Italy, Mexico, Scotland, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, France, United States