CURRENT MISSION

My mission is to travel and make genuine connections with people and places all over the world.

ABOUT ME

I was once described as the 'embodiment of youthful optimism' by my best friend's dad. I am just a spontaneous, [probably a bit too impulsive], caring, fun seeking, bike riding, lake swimming, wandering, friendly, silly, care free, music bumping, story telling, Minnesota girl . If you asked my friends about me, they would probably say I'm crazy and like to have fun with fun people, but I'm also a very hard worker. You know, work hard, play harder.
People are the most important thing in my life, I like to make friends wherever I go and once we are friends for a day, we are friends for life.

PHILOSOPHY

Everyone has a story to tell, listen to it and learn.
Closed minds are everywhere, help people to find their keys.
Equality and happiness for all has no price too high.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I love to stay connected with past hosts and friends on CS. I am happy to host in my apartment that I share with my partner, Abdala, and our dog & cats.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have only ever (with the exception of ONE time) had the most AMAZING experience with CS. I traveled alone all summer years ago and met the coolest variety of folks all over Europe. Some of them I'm even still very connected to! I keep recommending Couchsurfing to everyone who mentions they might study abroad or go traveling anywhere, I love it that much.
My best couch surfing hosts were the folks that showed me around their cities and also brought me into their lives briefly by inviting me to fun events with their friends, as if we'd known each other 10 years.

Interests

I love to listen to music, all sorts of it. I'm the kind of person that plays a soundtrack in my head while I'm going about my day. My favorite thing about music is going to live shows and discovering new groups.
I would be lying if I left out political activism/social justice of my interests. It's more like my passion. I am an activist for the environment, labor rights and justice and equality for all. I work very closely with non-profits at school and during the summer to bring the opportunity for better living to all. I love to discuss hot button topics, to both learn and teach.
I love to be outside, hiking, biking, running, lying on the beach, sitting in the woods, skiing. If it's an outdoor activity, I'm probably down.
I'm really interested in getting better at photography because as I travel I am realizing how beautiful a world this is and it kills me that I don't know how to accurately capture it in film. It's an interest, but not a skill.
People, culture, reading, food, laughter, music, life. All my favorite interests.

• culture
• photography
• environment
• dining
• running
• reading
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing
• skiing
• swimming
• study abroad
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Right now I'm really into Broken Bells, Bon Iver (like everybody) Bongo Botrako, Eliza Doolittle, Noah and the Whale, She and Him, Dave Matthews, Jayhawks, Childish Gambino, Bright Eyes, Mumford and Sons, Trampled by Turtles, Lupe Fiasco, Amos Lee, Lily Allen.
Reading: Jane Austen, Hemingway, anything historical, I eat that up.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I spent six months living and studying in Granada, Spain. I wildly improved my Spanish speaking ability, but MORE IMPORTANTLY I have really found my passion for traveling and exploring new cultures. The Spanish cuisine, lifestyle, weather, and everything else have stolen my heart. Now I am on a mission to explore even more unique cultures this summer, and along the way meeting real friends who can't wait to share their culture with me.
The world is a beautiful place filled with amazing people (like couch surfers) just waiting to meet one another!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Slovakia, Spain, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States