CURRENT MISSION

To live fully.

ABOUT ME

I am fairly sure there is no one else like me in all the land. I love my life, and it is a wee bit ridiculous. I am friendly and easygoing. I'm up for anything, and love to have fun. I loved studying Philosophy in Europe and seeing the world, couchsurfing helped!

PHILOSOPHY

Strive to be the best version of yourself, love well, be real. A quote comes to mind that essentially says when you let your light shine it gives others the freedom to do the same. I choose to shine on.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I love to embark on surfing adventures! I hope to have a couch to offer soon, but I will need to clear it with my lovely roommates :)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

It's a great thing. I love meeting and getting to know new people. Traveling economically is also excellent! Seeing places from the eyes of a local is the best I think! I love learning; and exploring new places. Cheers!

Interests

Hiking, live music, good beer, people, random adventures, playing outside, frisbee, going to museums, visiting Churches, painting, dancing, reading, meeting new people, storytelling, philosophizing...

• singing
• dancing
• beer
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• music
• live music
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• catholic
• law
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Some Movies I like: Secondhand Lions, Stardust, Finding Neverland, What Dreams may Come, Almost Famous, RENT, The Lion King, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Funny Face, Roman Holiday.

Led Zeppelin, Death Cab for Cutie, Portugal.The Man, Bright Eyes, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, Regina Spektor, Gogol Bordello,Sublime, Carbon Leaf,Stars, Punch Brothers, Imogen Heap, The Finches, Lights, Janelle Monet, The Mars Volta, The yeah yeah yeahs, Ok Go, Minus the Bear, Phoenix, Audrey Assad, The Postal Service, Queen, Civil Wars. My music taste is all over the place.

I love books.
Awake and Dreaming, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Little Prince, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, The Four Loves, Lay Siege to Heaven, Living Love, A Canticle for Leibowitz, Dreamtigers, With Fire and Sword, Person and Being, The Brothers Karamazov, The Consolation of Philosophy... I'm more tempted to name authors than books, but this is a list of things I've read somewhat recently and/or loved well enough to have them come to mind. I should read more, I enjoy it, but don't make enough time for it.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A kangaroo once tried to steal my scarf and jump on my back in Australia, while I was feeding it from an ice cream cone. Living in a tepee as a camp counselor for a summer in the Rocky Mountains. Moving to Europe alone to study, and adventure!

Teach, Learn, Share

I'll teach you how to dance like nobody's watching, or at least give you a good laugh. I just want to seek Truth, and find people willing to sharpen me. I am very passionate about Catholicism, and I thoroughly enjoy discussions on beliefs. I am open minded, and think these matters should be addressed with love, it is the thing I know most about, but I will not shove it down anyone's throat. I really love discussing Philosophy, Nietzsche in particular...

What I Can Share with Hosts

A sense of humor. A spirit of adventure. A dance. Good music. I love singing, like my life is basically a musical, because phrases remind me of songs... So I will serenade you haha. Fun facts I have learned. A philosophical perspective on life. I like to discuss dreams/goals in life, and ways to make those into realities. A positive outlook on the world. I really like to encourage people. A favorite line from and Avett Brothers song: "If you're loved by someone you're never rejected, decide what to be and go be it." I think when I grow up I want to be a motivational speaker of sorts...

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, Poland, United States