CURRENT MISSION

To learn and interact with people from all over who I would likely never meet otherwise

ABOUT ME

I grew up in Des Moines with 2 younger brothers and my Mom and Dad. Went off to college about 2 hours away at the University of Iowa, where I got degrees in Finance & Marketing. After college, my roommate and I embarked on an 8-month trip around the world that was simply amazing. We Couchsurfed all over the globe and loved it. I am back in Des Moines for the time being, with a job in Marketing.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have been hosted by numerous people around the world, using CS. I have also referenced many friends to the site. The joint profile I used with my friend to travel for 8 months can be seen at: http://www.couchsurfing.com/profile.html?id=247P8FF

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

During an eight-month trip around the world in 2007-08, my friend and I were fortunate enough to stay in around 20 different CS hosts' homes in various countries. I really believe it made our trip something to remember for a lifetime to something that changed our lives. To learn and interact with so many cultures opened my eyes to the fact that traveling is more about the human connection than sightseeing.

Interests

Running, sand volleyball, frisbee, family, friends, traveling (of course), Iowa Hawkeyes football & basketball, music

• running
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• basketball
• soccer
• volleyball
• sightseeing

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Bill Bryson (from the same high school!), John Irving, A Heartbreaking work of Staggering Genius, The Beach

Movies: Wet Hot American Summer, The Departed

Music: Jimmy Eat World, Incubus, DMB, Say Anything

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Machu Picchu was amazing. The hike up the mountain was brutal but worth every single step once I reached the top.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Bermuda, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Laos, Moldova, Peru, Romania, Slovakia, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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