CURRENT MISSION

To travel the world

ABOUT ME

I love to travel and experience new cultures and meet new people. I have been able to visit numerous countries in Africa, Central America, and Europe.

I am a Peace Corps Volunteer. For the next 27 months, I will be educating the local Ethiopian community on HIV/AIDS.

PHILOSOPHY

"But focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition." - President Obama

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." - Gandhi

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I am new to couchsurfing but have only heard good things.

Interests

I like immersing myself into new cultures and meeting new people. I have made some really good friends during my travels (especially South Africa and Zambia).

• culture
• traveling
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Blood Diamond, 27 Dresses, Hotel Rwanda, PS I Love You, The Holiday, Thank You for Smoking, A League of their Own, Iron Jawed Angels, Crash

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have traveled to rural Zambia for 7 weeks to do service and immerse myself into another culture.

After Zambia, I traveled by myself to Cape Town to stay with a family I have never met for 4 weeks. Needless to say, they are definately considered my family now. They are such amazing and welcoming people, especially to a stranger.

In August 2009, I will be moving to Africa for 2 years through the Peace Corps. I am really excited to do this!

Countries I’ve Visited

Botswana, El Salvador, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States