Hi there! My name is Kim, and I'm an adventurous soul who loves meeting new people and exploring new places. Originally from New Jersey, I moved to North Carolina when I was eight years old and stayed in state through college. After graduating in 2020, I landed a remote job as a real estate appraiser in New York City. Though I enjoyed the people I met there, I quickly realized that the corporate lifestyle wasn't for me.

In the summer of 2021, I decided to embark on a journey of working seasonally, starting with a housekeeping gig in Seward, Alaska. I fell in love with the experience and lifestyle, and since then, I've taken various seasonal jobs. So far I’ve worked at a ski resort in Southern California and as a cafe baker in the same Alaskan town I started out in. Most recently, I was a pastry cook at a resort in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee.

More personally, I'm always up for an adventure. I have an inquisitive mind and enjoy making deep connections with people. I consider myself a kind and loving person who finds humor in life, and I'm always looking on the bright side. It’s all about laughter and lessons for me! 🍃🌟

As a Couchsurfer, I’m excited to meet new people and explore new places. I'm respectful of other people's space and enjoy learning about different cultures and ways of life. I'm always up for trying new foods and activities, and I look forward to sharing stories and experiences with my hosts. If you're looking for a friendly, adventurous, and easy-going person to spend time with, I'm your girl!

Interests

• poetry
• environment
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• coffee
• baking
• yoga
• meditation
• thrifting
• anime
• video games
• reading
• pottery
• live music
• jazz
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• snowboarding
• languages
• adventure travel
• beaches
• food
• nature
• watching movies
• biking

Music, Movies, and Books

Talking Heads, Shakey Graves, Anderson .Paak, Jack Stauber, Kate Bollinger, Led Zeppelin, The Black Keys, Buzzcocks, T. Rex, STRFKR, Pink Floyd, The Smiths, 100 gecs, LCD Soundsystem, Alabama Shakes, Ezra Furman, Kevin Kaarl, Bibio, Allman Brothers Band, Sonny & The Sunsets

Inglorious Basterds, LOTR, Submarine, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Anna Karenina, Shutter Island, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Almost Famous, Aristocats, Anything Studio Ghibli (and especially Spirited Away), Dirty Dancing, Fight Club, Interstellar, Atlantis, Good Will Hunting, Pan’s Labyrinth

ANY fantasy series written for 12 year old boys (especially anything Percy Jackson related), currently reading Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn trilogy and loving it!

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Mexico, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, United States