I'm a 33-year old American currently teaching in Cheonan, South Korea.

I love reading, writing creatively, cooking, going for a good run, meeting awesome new people, getting out into nature at every opportunity, attempting yoga, and traveling of course.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's a great network for meeting people who can offer travel advice. And it seems like a great way to make new friends! I was first introduced to the couchsurfing group in Odense, Denmark and really loved hanging out with that bunch. It has a special place in my heart now.

Interests

I've started practicing a form of yoga called Ashtanga. I also run regularly on trails. I write occasionally and have even been known to read some of my poetry. I love learning new things and expanding my horizons however I can. I love most things sci fi and fantasy! I'm also a fan of good food and drink in the perfect company.

• poetry
• yoga
• reading
• socializing
• trail running
• solo travel
• adventure travel
• budget travel
• museums
• creative writing
• teaching english

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:

Imagine Dragons, Nine Inch Nails, Rammstein, 21 Pilots, Depeche Mode, Modest Mouse, Pink Floyd, Beatles, old Rolling Stones, anything with Maynard James Keenan (Tool, A Perfect Circle, etc)...and there's lot's more, I'm sure...

Movies:

Original Star Wars and Indiana Jones trilogies, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Terminator, Labyrinth, The Princess Bride, This is Spinal Tap, The Shining, and I'm a bit of a fangirl for the Harry Potter and Dan Brown films (Da Vinci Code, etc)

Books:

Harry Potter series, Lord of the Rings, anything by Kurt Vonnegut or Mark Twain, Fahrenheit 451, Brave New World, 1984, The Kite Runner, In Darkness, the Dark Tower series by Stephen King, anything by Neil Gaiman or Terry Pratchett...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I drove solo to New Orleans and was blown away by the beauty of the city and its people. I also managed to survive in Denmark for around 7 months before deciding it wasn't for me. Lots of breathtaking ocean everywhere! Plus all the delicious sweets....

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you a couple phrases in Danish if you're interested...or tell you quite a bit about linguistic and early modern English history. I'm a pretty decent cook too (or so I've been told). I also know a few good jokes. I'm very open to new cultures and experiences and love meeting new people, so I'd be hoping to learn a thing or two too!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer advice about my city and provide my company. I'm not really in a good enough spot to be able to offer any accommodation right now I'm afraid...

Countries I’ve Visited

Denmark, Germany, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Denmark, South Korea, United States