As the child of a librarian and a teacher, I grew up on literature and have a love for books that runs as deeply as the love for my family or nature. After an exchange year in Belgium, I returned to the US to study French and German languages and literatures and earned my Bachelor's degree in 2015. Reading was my first look at the world I live in, and now I'm doing my best to see it! I have a particular fondness for fiction and for nature writing.

I have just moved back to Rochester, NY after teaching English in Güstrow, Germany for two years. I don't have a space to host for the time being, but I would be happy to meet up with visitors to Rochester.

The email in my contacts is a little out of date, so if I don't answer a Couchsurfing message, you can write me at mlawren0@mail.naz.edu

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I came to Couchsurfing after a couple years of hearing it vaguely, but positively, talked about. When I moved to Berlin for a few months in 2012, I thought it would be a good way to meet people there (it was!) I have been hosted twice- once in Munich and once in Erfurt, and loved getting to know places from the experiences of people who knew them best. I look forward to being able to return the favor and host surfers at some point.

Interests

I am a vegetarian, and love experimenting with cooking...and eating! I am also very active and love to hike and swim, and practice on the aerial silks.

• writing
• books
• cooking
• recipes
• vegetarian
• flying
• crochet
• origami
• music
• outdoor activities
• vegetarian cooking
• aerial silk
• dad jokes
• aerial arts

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach.
French, German, English.
simple crochet, origami, some pastries.

Learn.
new recipes, how to knit, better German grammar.
and anything else you'd like to share.

Share.
campfire songs, good conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Morocco, Poland, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Germany, Luxembourg, United States