ABOUT ME

I'm friendly and outgoing! I can be a goof as well, and I enjoy hanging out with all types of people. My friends would probably say I have lots of energy, that I'm clumsy, and that I'm affectionate. I get excited about the smallest things. I am neat and tidy, often finding myself organizing my stuff for too long a time. I am currently spending a semester abroad in France; it's amazing to immerse myself in another country and culture.

PHILOSOPHY

Life is beautiful, enjoy it! I strive to live in the present, which is a meditation and a practice that I may never master, but I'll keep trying anyway.
I believe there is always more to know- about yourself, about the people around you, about the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm currently studying abroad and living with a host family so I am unable to host, but when I return to the States I'd be happy to give back! Right now I am looking to travel around France and meet as many people as I can along the way.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I'm a newbie

Interests

In a nutshell: nature, health, food, laughing, music, travel
I love spending my time outside, especially hiking, swimming, or just walking around. I think that the most gorgeous things in life are natural-- like Yosemite in California, or the countryside of Dordorgne in France, or the beach in Santa Barbara where I go to school. But that's not to say that my jaw doesn't drop when I set foot in the enormous cathedrals in Europe! I get the most immense sense of joy when I marvel at the beauty of the Earth.
I'm currently studying French, and want to soak up as much French culture and history as I can while in France!
I am also very interested in health and nutrition. Health maintenance such as yoga, eating properly and environmentaly-friendly, stress management, and exercise are all equally fascinating to me. I intend to study medicine.

• culture
• beauty
• dining
• cheese
• exercise
• yoga
• meditation
• walking
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• catholic
• swimming
• history
• medicine
• religion
• beaches

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I was in high school, I sang in a Renaissance choir that went to Italy and Wales on tour. I remember that we sang for a mass in the Vatican, where the cardinals and a large congregation attended. Though I have no affiliation with Catholicism, I remember being moved to tears in that beautiful cathedral, feeling the enormity of the history that was present there. I felt filled with love for the world despite its imperfections between nations and religions; I will likely never forget that feeling.

More recently, I made a trip to Basque! It was a beautiful country, and it was there that I realized that I connect with the world via food. When I was little, I was so picky that I only ate plain spaghetti and apple sauce. But I have found that I have an enormous capacity to enjoy (and consume) food, and was almost brought to tears by the brebie cheese and gateau basque. Definitely want to go back to Basque.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Italy, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States