ABOUT ME

Originally from Seattle, I am quite the francophile, while also taking advantage of my time in France to travel around Europe. I majored in European Studies and minored in French and Architecture. Would consider myself to be politically oriented as a liberal democrat. Meyers-Brigg: ESFJ

PHILOSOPHY

I'm in my twenties and just out of college so I want to travel and move while I still have the time. Whenever I travel (especially to foreign countries) I feel like I get pushed out of my comfort zone, and that's when things get exciting. Having people around each other, learning from each other, talking, and getting to know one another over a bottle of wine in a park or over mint tea in a cushy living room is something I truly value.

Interests

I love to cook/am a foodie and enjoy going out trying new things. One of my favorite things to do on a rainy day is visit an art museum, and I enjoyed the few art history classes I've taken. Going to concerts/shows is easily one of my favorite pass times, and I try to stay up to date with the local music scene. I play around with film and digital photography, but then again, who doesn't these days...

• arts
• architecture
• photography
• concerts
• cooking
• wine
• politics
• traveling
• music
• art history
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Andrew Bird, St. Vincent, Regina Spektor, Ella Fitzgerald, Beirut, Sufjan Stevens, Stan Getz, Cat Power, Local Natives, Billie Holiday, Carla Bruni, Yelle, Bon Iver, Imogene Heap, Death Cab for Cutie

Movies: Midnight in Paris, Before Sunrise, Annie Hall, Manhattan, A Single Man, An Education, Away We Go, Welcome, Beginners, Roman Holiday, Milk, Reprise, The Intouchables.

Books: The Sweet Life in Paris, The Unbearable Lightness of Being, A Moveable Feast, A Homemade Life, The Time Traveler's Wife, The Sharper Your Knife The Less You Cry, A Room With A View, Pride & Prejudice, currently on a David Sedaris kick.

Teach, Learn, Share

French and English Lessons, American Politics, Cooking American or some French dishes

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking for sure! I love to cook with people and learn about their cooking traditions. Or I can treat you to drink out or coffee somewhere and we can talk about our travel experiences.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lebanon, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States