Hello! I am a 23 year old photographer from the United States and I will be traveling for a few weeks. I have never couch surfed before but I think it would be a good opportunity to meet new people and experience new cultures.

I am from Michigan, the state surrounded by the Great Lakes, and currently I live in the upper peninsula of Michigan in a little city called Marquette. I live right on Lake Superior and I am lucky that Marquette is surrounded by incredible waterfalls and thousands of miles of forest. In the summer I love to hike, camp, swim, and cliff dive and in the winter I still camp( even when there is 4 feet of snow and it is a -30 Fahrenheit windchill!).

Even though I'm used to quiet Marquette, I still find cities to be very enjoyable! I love art more than anything so being able to travel to see the art I have studied my whole life is an incredibly fulfilling experience. Someday I would like to teach photography or art history at a university.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As I am traveling I would appreciate immersing myself into cultures even more by staying with and connecting with local people! And if anyone ever finds their way all the way up to Marquette I would love to welcome them as a friend.

Interests

Photography, art, art history, animals, nature, hiking, camping, architecture, psychology, poetry, writing, running, painting, drawing, paper making, book binding and much much more. Sometimes I think I have too many hobbies!

• arts
• culture
• literature
• reading
• music
• camping
• art history
• history
• food

Music, Movies, and Books

Mumford and Sons, The White Stripes, The Black Keys, The Rolling Stones, Bon Iver--I really love a lot of music! I was in choir for 12 years so my interest in music are vast.

Literature is very important to me. I love poetry, and my favorite poem is Annabell Lee by Edgar Allen Poe. It is a bit depressing but it is beautiful.

Movies are also important to me as I have studied cinematography in school. Taxi Driver, Fight Club, Moonlight, and even the lion king! I love many movies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Many things! I have lost a toe, I have camped in snowstorms, I have graduated college, but I am most proud of how much I have learned to enjoy life.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love art history! One of my favorite things to do is view and discuss artwork.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I know many things and although I am young I have a lot of life experience, both good and bad. I can teach you about art history, or about photography. I could sketch or paint you a picture too! I am also a decent cook so I could make food, although I do not cook or eat meat. One of my favorite hobbies is making paper so I could also teach you how to do that! It is an ancient art form and it is very easy!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, France, Iceland, Netherlands

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States