CURRENT MISSION

See the world through the eyes of others, oh, and find a place to stay around Faro, Portugal from Aug 12-14

ABOUT ME

I'm studying migration studies, so I love meeting new people and learning their stories. Everyone has a story to tell, and it's important to listen to them to understand how our own story fits in. I've lived a bit in France, and recently moved from Chicago to Brussels.
Otherwise, I was selling cheesemaking equipment before my adventure in Europe, so I love anything cheese and any reason to eat or cook!

PHILOSOPHY

"To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children, to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends, to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others, to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch... to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded!" -Emerson

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm a newbie, so let me stay on your couch, and I'll gladly return the gesture! I've met others who have already couch surfed through friends, and have only met really cool people.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I'm waiting to find out!!!

Interests

all things music: I love going to concerts, and try to discover new music all the time. I play the violin with orchestras wherever I live.

all things art: I make it a point to visit art museums and such when I'm in a new place, or a new exhibit in my city. It's one of the best ways to understand other cultures, and discover yourself. this includes improve, the ballet, opera, live theater.....

• arts
• theater
• beauty
• concerts
• ballet dancing
• cooking
• cheese
• gardening
• music
• violin
• opera

Music, Movies, and Books

Currently reading: lots about the movement of people. otherwise just finished, Frida Kahlo by Frida Kahlo. I'll soon be starting The Loser by Thomas Bernhard

Movies: The Big Lebowski, City of God, Snatch, Stand by Me, documentaries, etc.

Music: The list is too long (just about anything except death metal; my ears are just too sensitive)

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach me Spanish!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, Honduras, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Netherlands, Norway, Puerto Rico, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, France