CURRENT MISSION

To learn about the Japanese culture and learn some Japanese along the way!

ABOUT ME

I grew up in NY... moved to PA for two yrs b4 I was sent... jk... to boarding school in MN (family tradition). I loved it there! Actually this is why I am still in MN. I graduated from Bethel University and taught in Roseville for two years as a lead elementary ESL teacher. I just quit my job to move to Japan for a year to Teach English and be a missionary. I love Jesus and I have a thing for traveling and meeting new people. :)I have been to 5 continents too. I am hoping to hit up Australia when I am in Japan (if time and money allow) to make 6.

My love for travel began when my grandparents took me n my bro to Disney World when we were kids. Then when I was 13 they took me to London & Norway for a family reunion. Right then and there I knew I'd be a sucker for traveling and learning about other cultures.

Please befriend me to learn more. :)

PHILOSOPHY

I live life for my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is my constant and my rock. I also believe that we all need to live life in this moment with no regrets. It is fleeting and sometimes we forget how valuable it and the people around us are.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

At the moment I am only going to be able to participate by making friends or visiting others couches... While I am in Japan I will be living in a very small studio and have no room for guests. SORRY! When I come back to the states I own a nice town home that could accommodate some sweet travelers or I can just show u around the city. :)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

None yet... tear...

Interests

skiing, swimming, rock climbing, reading, camping, biking, rollerblading, making pottery, salsa dancing, swing dancing, playing board games or cards, shopping, hot tubbing, teaching, rosemaling (Norwegian painting), theological discussions, fishing, playing with my nephew, teaching, helping those who don't have a voice find it, I'm sure I'll think of more later... :D

• culture
• folklore
• dancing
• salsa dancing
• swing dancing
• shopping
• board games
• reading
• traveling
• pottery
• painting
• cycling
• fishing
• camping
• skiing
• rock climbing
• swimming
• teaching
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Selena, 27 Dresses, How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days, Gran Torino, Slumdog Millionare, hmmm and more that I can't think of right now...

Music: Nicole C. Mullen, Out of Eden, Relient-K, Philmore, Michael W. Smith, Chris Tomlin, Jeremy Camp, Jack Johnson, Brandon Heath, David Crowder Band, Elton John, Frank Sinatra, Jesus Adrian Romero, Third Day, Superchick

Books: oooo too many to name... I can very easily become a book worm when I have time (or money to buy the books). I do really enjoy the Bible, John Grisham, Francine Rivers, Karen Kingsbury, C.S. Lewis, Donald Miller & Harry Potter

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

ONE?!?! Hmmm... when I lived in Spain, I traveled to Taize, France to a monastery. It was amazing to see all of the different people of all different languages and cultures come together and worship. I didn't speak ANY of the languages and I made so many friends! Then on the last day, I find out that there is a group from MN there... and the co-worker of my friend's mom was in it! The world is not as big as we might think.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I can help teach English, someone to swim, be a lifeguard or even know CPR/AED (I'm certified to teach).

Learn: Japanese!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Colombia, France, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Norway, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican City State, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States

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