I'm a Californian who has been studying in France for the past two years.
I am newly 22 years old and still learning about who I am; that being said, I'd like to call myself open to new things!

I'm almost fluent in French, and I am very interested in picking up any words I can in any foreign language!

I am very flexible in terms of coming/going, and would love to meet someone who wants to talk about what makes their soul sing!

I am really interested in FOOD, any sort of outdoor activity, art exhibitions, strolls, water, cinema, photography, bars, cafés, bookstores and live music. Basically everything under the sun!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think that staying with a complete stranger is half uncomfortable/half exciting. I really like the uncomfortable side to it! I love the idea of meeting anyone even if you don't have anything in common; it's always a good way to expand your interests and learn more about yourself :)

In addition, I'm young and don't have a lot of money and would much prefer to stay in someone's home than a hostel. I like the idea of having someone to talk to and show me around a new place. And besides, if you become my friend, you have a place to stay if you ever want to visit France or California!

Interests

I am interesting in traveling, languages, art (museums and photography), writing, blind contour drawing, laughing, eating, smoking, biking, yoga!, not running... dancing very poorly, exploring used clothing bins and gawking at street artwork, trying to become more fluent in English and French, learning about world politics, discussing emotions, anthropology, rock climbing (anything outdoors), live music (of any kind), sitting in cafes, making curry, dogs/cat/any animal really, going to the cinema, learning from people and talking about things that you are passionate about!

• animals
• cats
• dogs
• arts
• writing
• singing
• street art
• photography
• dancing
• dining
• yoga
• running
• clothing
• politics
• movies
• traveling
• drawing
• music
• live music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• rock climbing
• anthropology
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Hard to say...

Music:
Fleet foxes, Regina Spektor, Grizzly Bear, Miles Davis, Leanord Cohen, Lou Reed, The Velvet Underground, Arcade Fire, Maxence Cyrin, Phillip Glass, The Doors, Neutral Milk Hotel, Chopin, Future Islands, The National, Yann Tiersen, Mazzy Star, Donovan, Neil Young, Tame Impala, Flight of the Conchords, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Thelonius Monk, Debussy, Chopin, Dustin O'Halloran, Ratatat, Tribe Called Quest, Biggie Smalls, Kendrick Lamar, Nirvana, Amy Winehouse, John Lennon, Andrew Bird, Novos Bianos... TOO MANY!

Movies:
Children of Men, Jiro Dreams of Sushi, The Beginners, Blue is the Warmest Color, Any Wes Anderson/Miyazaki, Tarantino, Cohen Brothers, Terrence Malick film. I adore black and white films like Les Enfants du Paradis!

Books:
The Road, Chalice & The Blade, The Idle Traveler, Ishmael.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sailed through the San Francisco Bay, Backpacked through the French Alps, WWOOFed in Greece, Bungey Jumped, Eaten Pigeon.

Teach, Learn, Share

Patience.

We will never stop learning! WHOO!

What I Can Share with Hosts

My genuine kindness and curiosity, a gentil disposition and an extremely large appetite for life!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United States Minor Outlying Islands

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States