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Overview
About Me
American English teacher, recently moved to the Southern Moravian region of the Czech Republic. I enjoy hiking, skiing, cooking, art, concerts, reading, and experiencing new things! Easy-going, respectful, and fun. Love dessert, craft beer, and all things food-related
I studied philosophy and psychology in university, and have worked as a journalist, fishmonger, barista, and wine seller in the U.S.
"Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted" - John Lennon
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
Looking to meet interesting people and discover places off the beaten path
Interests
- modern art
- cooking
- wine
- hiking
- skiing
- philosophy
- psychology
- travel
- dance
- ocean
- philosophy of mind
Music, Movies, and Books
Favorite music: The Hold Steady, Grateful Dead, Talking Heads, Modest Mouse, Shakey Graves, Lizzo, Tierra Whack
Books: Gone with the Wind - Margaret Mitchell, The Unbearable Lightness of Being - Milan Kundera, The Bell Jar - Sylvia Plath
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
Cliff jumping and unplanned cave diving in Croatia
What I Can Share with Hosts
Good conversation, good meals and a good time
Countries I’ve Visited
Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Croatia, Egypt, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Palestine, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland
Countries I’ve Lived In
Czech Republic, United States