CURRENT MISSION

You can turn off the sun, but I'm still gonna shine.

ABOUT ME

I am an active person...I bike and run marathons. I love good food and good beer. I have been a bookworm since the age of 5. I draw and paint. I am hoping to become a doctor. I love to travel. I love a good chat about religion, politics, economics...anything. I'm currently a student at the University of Iowa getting my Master's in Public Health and applying to medical school.

PHILOSOPHY

If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself, and make a change. -MJ

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have hosted a couple people now. I got to be part of a local couchsurfing project, which was pretty fun. I took a few Australians out in Iowa City after the homecoming football game, and we had a pretty good time. I love meeting travelers and hearing stories!

Interests

Music, Classic Movies, Endurance Sports, Medicine, Biology, Oil Painting, Art Museums, Knitting, Psychology, and Thrift Store Shopping

• arts
• dining
• beer
• running
• shopping
• thrifting
• politics
• movies
• traveling
• knitting
• painting
• drawing
• music
• cycling
• sports
• soccer
• biology
• economics
• medicine
• psychology
• religion

Music, Movies, and Books

This changes weekly, so I won't be too specific. Novels, non-fiction that makes you think, classic rock, electronica, and solidly good movies...the classics, or the occasional Indie or foreign film.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A trek in the Himalayas...battling monsoon, leaches, and landslides...and having a blast. =)

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm a knitting master, and would be happy to have apprentices. =)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Germany, Italy, Nepal, New Zealand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States