CURRENT MISSION

to see as much of the world and meet as many of its people as possible

ABOUT ME

My name is Katie, and currently I'm studying abroad in Sydney, Australia. Usually I live in the US, in Missouri. I like meeting new people and living life in such a way that when I'm old, I'll have tons of stories to tell my grandchildren. I'm afraid of wasting too much time worrying and working at a job I don't enjoy (as per the American lifestyle), so in this brief stretch of time without the heavy weight of debt and responsibility, I'm trying to see and do as much as I can. I'm relaxed and tend to go with the flow when things go wrong... I believe that it's those times when you have the most exciting and memorable adventures. :)

PHILOSOPHY

I don't want to look back on what I've done in my life and be disappointed in any way, so I try to live with that in mind. I don't want to feel like I've wasted any time on pursuits that aren't fulfilling or life-changing.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm new to couch surfing! I've heard great things about it from friends and am eager to try surfing. I'd love to have someone stay on my couch in Missouri if my roommate next year is cool with it. Since I'm abroad in Australia right now, I figured it would be the perfect time to start surfing!

Interests

other people, philosophy, poetry, music, film, traveling, cooking, hearing stories, perception, psychology, concerts, games where you kill zombies, small furry animals, dancing, law reform, peace, being outdoors, environmentalism, relaxing, really specific documentaries, ways of life that are different from mine, adventures, spontaneity

• animals
• poetry
• documentaries
• concerts
• dancing
• cooking
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• surfing
• law
• psychology

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Bob Dylan, Paolo Nutini, Brand New, Bjork, Devendra Banhart, Jason Mraz, Counting Crows, Queen, Sigur Ros, Pink Floyd, Radiohead, The Glitch Mob, Bright Eyes, The Smiths, The Doors, Natural Snow Buildings, The Decemberists, Lady GaGa, The Beatles, LCD Soundsystem, Eminem...and always searching for more!

Movies: The Science of Sleep, Where the Wild Things Are, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, I'm Not There, Fight Club, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, Donnie Darko, The Prestige, The Hangover, anything Johnny Depp has ever done, any 80s movie with John Cusack in it

Books: The Sound and the Fury, Fahrenheit 451, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Heart of Darkness, Catcher in the Rye, On The Road, Harry Potter, The Stranger, Light in August

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Barbados, Belgium, Dominica, France, Germany, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Canada, United States