CURRENT MISSION

staying out of my comfort zone

ABOUT ME

I learn a lot of things the hard way. It's also the fun way.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

So far it's all been good!

Interests

swimming, hiking, trying to surf, camping, eating, kayaking, scuba, tea, cooking, taking lots of pictures, big salads, long bike rides, playing in the ocean, playing in the snow, playing in the rain, playing dress up, playing in general, waterfalls, eavesdropping when i take public transportation, trying new things, music, human rights, farmer's markets, making cookies, making lists, making people laugh, making messes, making things in general, slam poetry, telling stories, condiments, writing about life, planning the future but not the present, used bookstores, being better than the boys, reading, and things that scare me

• writing
• poetry
• human rights
• cooking
• yoga
• reading
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• scuba diving
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Mystery Alaska, Good Will Hunting, Waking Life, October Sky, The Sandlot, Boondock Saints, Pulp Fiction, Endless Summer, Shawshank Redemption, Gladiator, Hotel Rwanda.
Music: Jimi Hendrix, Allman Brothers, Steve Earle, Ani Difranco, Tom Waits, The Shins, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, Eminem, Bob Marley, Modest Mouse, Neko Case, Elliot Smith, Johnny Cash, Warren Zevon, Billie Holiday, The Black Keys, The Roots, Sublime, The Decemberists, The Head and the Heart.
Books: Shantaram, Jericho Mosaic, Cannery Row, Reservation Blues, Color of the Sea, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Living on a tropical island for three years was full of amazing experiences that I wouldn't trade for the world. Seeing the ruins of Palenque pop out of the jungle or the sun rise over Machu Picchu were also incredible moments. Being in a minibus full of puking Vietnamese people was equally amazing, albeit in a totally different way.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love cooking, especially for appreciative diners. I do yoga a lot and am always happy to introduce someone else to it. I try to be open to learning every day, but I would especially like to learn how to do a handstand.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Canada, China, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Italy, Japan, Laos, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Kosovo, Micronesia, Federated States of, United States