CURRENT MISSION

'There's no such thing as a dull moment'

ABOUT ME

I am a Grad Student at Oregon State in Oceanography. I am from Wilmington, North Carolina. I ran Track and Field/XC at UNCW. I have worked for Corolla Ocean Rescue on the Outer Banks as an lifeguard/EMT-Basic. I am a triathlete and love to run, bike and swim. I enjoy all outdoor activities including, surfing, hiking, camping, snowboarding, rock climbing, mountain biking... Im a fan of chocolate milk and thunderstorms.

PHILOSOPHY

"To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children... to leave the world a better place... to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

During 2009-2010 I spent 6 months traveling around the world to meet new faces and experience new cultures. Along the way, I strived to have a positive influence on every individual I met. Being a traveler, nothing beats great hospitality. I have received amazing hospitality from people around the world, and hope now, I can pass it on...

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Met a PADI scuba instructor in Bali via CS. Great experience - obtained certifications up to Rescue Diver.
Halloween '09 in Charlotte with Jackie and Emma. Wahoo!
Hosted Emma at the beach a few nights.

Interests

Learning and Experiencing. All outdoor activities. Spreading the love. The Environment. Chemistry. Philosophy. Running, Swimming, and Biking. Playing piano, and music in general. Dreaming.

• environment
• chocolate
• running
• instructor
• traveling
• music
• piano
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• scuba diving
• snowboarding
• skateboarding
• rock climbing
• track and field
• swimming
• chemistry
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

The Fountain, Vanilla Sky, Mulholland Dr.

Nickel Creek, Minus the Bear, The Thrills, Pinback, Band of Horses

Books: Shantaram, the Dalai Lama, Albert Camus

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I spent 2 months cycling across New Zealand.

Favorite Sights:
Taj Mahal, the Himalayas, the Great Pyramids

Teach, Learn, Share

I have college degrees in Environmental Chemistry and Philosophy. I am also an Ocean Rescue Lifeguard and a National Registry EMT. I am a triathlete, so I can give any help on how to run, swim, or bike. I can play the piano, surf, snowboard, skateboard, rock climb...
I would really like to learn how to speak a new language, specifically spanish or arabic. I also would like to become a better photographer.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, Egypt, India, Indonesia, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Singapore, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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