CURRENT MISSION

Meet new friends, learn about the world

ABOUT ME

I love love love to travel - to see new places, eat new foods, and meet new friends. I was born and raised in Northern California, and went to school in Southern California. I recently moved to Hawaii for work so am now just learning my way around and exploring the islands. To date, I've been to 30 countries and aim to add at least one new one every year!

PHILOSOPHY

Embrace the chaos and smile through it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My first CouchSurfing experience was during my trip to the Philippines for the 2011 new year. I accompanied a friend to a couchsurf gathering - a buffet luncheon in Manila - and met some great new friends. It was a fantastic experience to meet others who were so interested in an international community and who were so open, friendly, and giving of their time. I got hooked!

During my recent world travel year, I couchsurfed in Barcelona, Marseille, and Edinburgh. I was lucky enough to meet a wide range of friends and hosts. It was the best way to get to know local spots and flavors.

Interests

I love eating, exploring new bars and restaurants, listening to music, spending time with friends, and being outdoors. I'm also a a language and culture junky :).

• culture
• running
• traveling
• music
• opera
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• scuba diving
• bungee jumping

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite movies: Shawshank Redeption, The Blind Side, Love Actually, Resident Evil, Boy A, Harry Potter

Favorite Bands: Phoenix, The XX, Oasis, Miike Snow, Metric

Favorite Books: The Girl who Played with Fire, Harry Potters, any sci-fi thrillers, World War Z

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Bungee jump off a cliff in New Zealand
Join in on celebrations in Barcelona on the day of the Barca v Man U final game in 2011
Attend mass at the Notre Dame
Scuba dive in the Phillipines
Walk through the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
Watch new years fireworks at the Sydney Opera House
Experience the 2011 earthquake in Japan
Cliff jump in Washington
Hike Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh
Jog around the Imperial Palace in Tokyo
Hold a baby kangaroo in Australia
Running through the monuments in Washington DC
25 mile hike from Waipio Valley to Waimanu Valley on the Big Island

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Panama, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States