Hmmm. This is the part of applications that I hate! How do you sum up who you are in just a few lines? There are so many facets of being that make up who a person is, how do you decide where to start?!

I guess I will start with the basics. I have grown up in the beautiful state of Utah, and I love it here! I have a good sized family of 8 who are all the perfect amount of crazy. I am a university student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. I love learning about and meeting new people and I have a deeply rooted belief that there is something to learn from everyone you meet.

I am a chronic bookworm, which is what I believe sparked my desire to travel. I love losing myself in the writings of great author's! Even though I can spend a whole day reading I also love the outdoors. Hiking, running, rock-climbing (i'm an ametuer but really enjoy it!), snowboarding, canoeing, swimming, you name it! I just love to get outside and explore!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on Couchsurfing because to me the best part of traveling is meeting new people, and is there a better way to get to know someone than sharing a home?

Interests

• running
• reading
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• canoeing
• surfing
• snowboarding
• rock climbing
• swimming
• history
• religion

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
Lord of the Rings-JRR Tolkien
The Life of Pi- Yann Martel
My Experiments with Truth: Gandhi an Autobiography
if you find this letter- Hannah Brencher
Atlas Shrugged- Ayn Rand
Les Miserables- Victor Hugo

Movies:
Batman
Megamind
The Grinch
PS I Love You
Amazing Grace

Music:
JAZZ

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Traveled solo in India.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know a really good knock-knock joke!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I don't have too many specific talents to share, but am more than willing to lend a hand in the kitchen or around the house!

Countries I’ve Visited

Germany, India, Nepal, Switzerland, Turkey