I am a 20 year old, soon to be 21 year old college student residing in Richmond, VA. I am a runner currently training to qualify for the Boston Marathon in 2016 and 2017. I am an artist and will be pursuing a graduate degree in the amazing field of Art Therapy. I am also interested and active in art as a therapeutic outlet through non profit work. I recently started a program for individuals with disabilities to have a space and more resources to create different forms of art work.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Since 2013 I have gone out of the country each summer and both experiences were unforgettable. Eye opening to say the least. I am on this site to find like minded individuals who are interested in helping others realize what life could have to offer. I believe that we all do things that we are passionate about with the backing of those who love and care for us. It is an incredible experience to meet others who share this feeling. Through traveling to Mexico, Africa, and growing up with an array of life changing experiences I have learned that building and keeping relationships may be the most valuable part of life :)

Interests

Time with friends and family
long talks about bonds, relationships, life experiences
Beyonce
Art
Running and fitness
volunteer work
art therapy
Dancing/Dance parties
Music
FOOD (pasta, desserts, pizza)

• arts
• dancing
• dining
• desserts
• fitness
• marathon
• running
• partying
• traveling
• volunteer work
• music
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Beyonce and really anything else. music is so great and moving

Movies:
"The Illusionist"
"The Prestige"
others...I am not a big movie watcher but they are great entertainment

Books:
"Kite Runner"
"What looks like crazy on an ordinary day"
"To Kill a mockingbird"
"Born To Run"
"A Briefer History of Time"

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

starting and running an art program for people with disabilities

What I Can Share with Hosts

Art, stories of art, stories of different experiences in life: many in healing after traumatic loss, stories of travels in Mexico and Africa

Countries I’ve Visited

Kenya, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States