CURRENT MISSION

To be present in my life each day and to create the most good that I can in whatever ways that I can!

ABOUT ME

Friendly, kind, helpful & a traveler by nature. I'm 21 years old and part of the UNC Chapel Hill class of 2020. Visual artist -- I paint with oil, watercolor, and ink. I value my daily yoga practice, even when it can only be for 15 minutes. I'm also a rather light sleeper so I'll bring earplugs :')

PHILOSOPHY

Through getting my philosophy degree, I've studied MANY different ethical theories, but the one that I most resonate with is ethics of care! Morality fundamentally centers on interpersonal relationships. Care and benevolence are virtues and I strive to embody them in my relation to other humans and non-human animals and the natural world :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My partner and I are taking a biiiig road trip this summer (all planned around my grandma's 85th birthday party in Denver) and are looking forwards to making new friends across the country!

Interests

• cooking
• wine
• vegan
• yoga
• gardening
• hiking
• philosophy
• visual arts
• ukulele
• cats and dogs

Music, Movies, and Books

My music taste is hard to pinpoint, but my spotify is mariah.evans38 if you'd like to check some of it out!

Favorite author is Kurt Vonnegut (I have a drawing from one of his books tattooed on my shoulder), Haruki Murakami, Maggie Nelson

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Visited over 25 UNESCO world heritage sites before the age of 21!

Teach, Learn, Share

Some lessons I could give: cooking, painting, braiding
I spent a summer in Lyon, France so my French is a bit rusty but I'd love to practice more.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking! I loooove to cook (&bake) yummy plant-based foods and if we have time I'd love to cook for you!

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, France, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Oman, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United Arab Emirates, United States