I have just graduated from the University of St Andrews in Scotland where I studied English and Art History. I am American (from San Francisco, California) and met my Scottish boyfriend , Joe, while studying in the UK. We have both decided to come work and travel in New Zealand for a year. We both love to travel, meet new people, and learn new skills. We currently work in the food and drink business. I was working at a Scottish brewery and gin and whiskey distillery. Joe, my boyfriend, is the manager of a restaurant and also works at a Scottish gin distillery. We love all things food and drink. We love to drink good wine and eat delicious food. We like to cook but also love going out to restaurants and bars. We are keen to go out dancing or stay in and watch movies. We get along with almost anyone and love making new friends! We would love to meet up and check out one of your favorite restaurant or bars. Our treat!!

In university I studied Art History and English. I am a free spirit and am very outgoing and talkative. I love to drink good wine and eat delicious food. I like to cook but also love going out to restaurants and bars. I love to go out dancing but also to stay in and watch movies. I get along with almost anyone and love making new friends!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people and travel! I think it provides a unique opportunity to meet interesting people and get to know a city in a deeper, more intimate way.

Interests

I love all kinds of art and I love going to museums. My favorite art museum I've been to is the Peggy Guggenheim in Venice. I highly recommend it! I also love painting, drawing, and especially ceramics.

I love all outdoor activities and I am a major thrill seeker. I love to travel, hike, run, swim, scuba dive, horseback ride, do yoga, explore, and meet new people.

I really like vintage shopping so let me know if there is anywhere you suggest!

• arts
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• yoga
• running
• drinking
• shopping
• movies
• traveling
• pottery
• painting
• drawing
• outdoor activities
• equestrian
• hiking
• scuba diving
• swimming
• art history
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Simon and Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, Animal Collective, The Antlers, First Aid Kit, Tallest Man on Earth, Youth Lagoon, Flume, Panda Bear, Vampire Weekend, Explosions in the Sky, Flaming Lips, The Doors, and I love Electronic/House Music

Books: The Gods Themselves, Down and Out in Paris and London, Outlander, Childhood's End, Ender's Game

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went to the Dominican Republic with my ceramics class and helped at a factory making ceramic water filters to provide locals with clean water. It was a great experience. The people were amazing and so grateful for the help.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Fiji, France, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Nicaragua, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, Scotland, United States