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Overview

  • 1 reference 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Afrikaans
  • 32, Female
  • Member since 2014
  • Nanny/YMCA
  • University of the Nations (YWAM) and University of Minnes...
  • From Minneapolis, MN, USA
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

I'm learning to notice what makes me come alive. I'm learning to simplify life in all aspects. My current realization is that I am crazy loved by a God I thought I knew everything about and in turn realized I know nothing.

ABOUT ME

I'm 25, and I got married in June 2016. I love pushing boundaries and taking risks, doing what people say not to do. I believe in crazy provision, and insane freedom through Jesus. Learning currently to live vulnerable with anyone I meet, to live on a timing I don't organize.

PHILOSOPHY

I live as if every person I meet has something significant to teach the world.
My hope is found in something greater than I.
I believe in a unified world, a world without judgment, starting with individual conviction.
I am passionate about human and social justice, I am an activist against human trafficking, and police brutality in regards to racism.
I am strongly burdened by compassion towards struggle and keenly aware that we all have needs, my hope and my desire is that I am able to see and accept others where they are. Without an agenda other than to inspire people to dream again.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Just a couple times here and there, love it so far.

Interests

Singing new songs.
Listening to others dream beyond what they believed possible.
Seeing communities unite.
Writing.
Exercise in any form.
Water.
Dreaming and living in a way that fosters it.
Learning from everyone.

  • writing
  • singing
  • dancing
  • cooking
  • exercise
  • emergency services

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Dan in real life, The Ringer, Tiger Eyes, Documentaries,
Music: I will listen to anything with substance. I love an artist who is technical in their musical ability yet pushes the limits, and who speaks truth about their own struggle. I love love loveee intense drum beats and anything I can dance to. I prefer to listen to anything BUT country.
Books: I like anything by Melody Beattie, Donald Miller, I'm a lover of the scripture. The Compound Effect, Ishmael.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I left the united states at 18 to live in South Africa for two years.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know a lot about human trafficking and enjoy sharing that.
I'm open to it all, I just enjoy knowledge and the pursuit of it.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love cooking, and conversing about life. I laugh a lot and enjoy entertaining through song dance and comedy. I am a good listener, and an old soul. I am super go with the flow and love being shown around, although I am extremely independent and able to do my own thing.

Countries I’ve Visited

South Africa, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Africa, United States

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