Hello, I'm Maggie! I just graduated (May 2015) from Purdue University in West Lafayette. I am spending the year as a communications coordinator in Indianapolis. I will then be relocating to Los Angeles. I love to try new things, especially recipes and hiking trails. I am very easy to get a long with and enjoy making others laugh.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to travel and meet new people. I have lived in Indianapolis my entire life and enjoy exploring all that the world (so far just the United States) has to offer. I believe that it's hard to get to know an area truly by just staying in a hotel. I have found myself doing things that better define the city by staying with locals and avoiding too touristy of things. I understand this feeling with Indianapolis; you won't find any of my favorite restaurants on a tourism website! I have heard good things from friends on Couchsurfing, so I'm exciting to give it a try myself.

Interests

Hiking, kayaking, tennis, photography, cooking (and eating), traveling, meeting new people, reading, writing and the occasional Netflix binge.

• writing
• photography
• cooking
• recipes
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• kayaking
• tennis
• communications
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

This is always way too difficult to choose and to keep brief. I love a strange but wonderful mix of movies, music and books. Aside from the Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter series, I have read "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini. I love the Lord of the Rings, Star Wars and almost every Disney Pixar movie. I enjoy listening to anything from Blink-182 to Hans Zimmer. I will admit, though, that country still hasn't grown on me.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I think I would describe the first mountain (no matter how small it was) that I climbed to the top to as pretty amazing.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am very tidy and wouldn't be a burden to any host. I have a great sense of humor (so I'm told) and I love to tell stories. I also love listening to others share stories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States