I'm a student living in LA. I grew up in California, USA, specifically the Bay Area. I still think of Oakland as home and miss the food, people, and energy of the city. I also lived in Togo for three years as a Peace Corps Volunteer. My favorite country I've visited is Mexico-- starting with border hopping trips as a child, then studying abroad in DF, and many adventures in the southeast.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe in the spirit of couchsurfing-- namely that when you travel it's about much more than a passport stamp; although a full passport is a beautiful thing. I prefer immersing in a place and seeing it through the eyes of someone who lives there over recommendations from a Lonely Planet guide book any day.

Interests

Travel (kind of a no-brainer), internet cat pictures, new recipes using local ingredients, long meals with good friends, and sometimes the beach.

• animals
• cats
• books
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• wine
• traveling
• swimming
• tourism
• volunteering
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Anything live!
Movies: Almost Famous
Books: Harry Potter (let's be honest here)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Swimming with whale sharks off of Isla Mujeres was pretty amazing.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I love to cook and be in the kitchen with friends. Especially if there's also wine in the kitchen.
Learn: I'm constantly working on another language.
Share: My Peace Corps experience has provided me with a little wisdom and a lot of funny animal stories.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I make a mean Sangria!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Benin, Cambodia, China, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Mexico, Thailand, Togo, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, Togo, United States

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