CURRENT MISSION

Live, Love, Surf

ABOUT ME

I'm a philanthropic gal who wants to see the world! I love the outdoors and the city life. I'm trying to finish my degree and I've been going through lot's of change this year, despite the challenges- I'm liking it. I'm a lindy hopper (east coast swing dancing), singing (alto), scuba, swimming, surfing, kayaking, water polo, softball... etc.

PHILOSOPHY

See the world, meet lot's of people, fall in love and take it all in.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I spread the word :D

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I signed up on this site back in December 2008 but didn't complete my profile until July 2009. I haven't hosted but I've couchsurfed all over Europe. I'm so amazed by the incredible stories I here from friends who have surfed and hosted.

Interests

Travel anywhere or everywhere, I like to learn about different cultures, go to museums, surfing, scuba, swim, water polo, camping, riding my bike, walking my dogs, singing, dancing, meeting random people all over the world, hanging w/ my family, shopping, hiking, kayaking, discovering new things everyday.

• dogs
• singing
• dancing
• swing dancing
• walking
• shopping
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• surfing
• scuba diving
• water polo
• swimming
• softball

Music, Movies, and Books

The Secretary, Gentleman's Agreement, Inventing the Abbots, Hideous Kinky, Keeping the Faith, The Namesake, Casablanca, Stealing Beauty, Taxi Driver, La Haine, Mind the Gap

Louis Armstrong, Airborne Toxic Event, Louis Jordan, Diego's Umbrella, MGMT, Ella Fitzgerald, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Silversun Pickups, Coldplay, Peggy Lee, Fielding, Julieta Venegas, Portishead, Elliot Smith, Tristan Prettyman, Royksopp, Tiesto, The Decemberists... pretty much anything.

I love books by Jane Austen, The House on Mango Street; A Message of the Oceans; The Metamorphosis;

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went on a wilderness & water expedition trip and jumped off a 37 ft cliff 20 times at Lake Powell, Utah on my 26th Birthday. We searched for the hidden Anasazi ruins and learned how to rock out on the harmonica!

Teach, Learn, Share

People who... are a lot of fun, adventurous, educated, intellectuals, have wild stories to tell, know how to enjoy life.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States