** My mother is also on this site-(Kimberly Clay).sometimes people post on her page. so please visit there to see more references/friends.

Hi!
Currently a Conflict Analysis and Resolution major at GMU in Northern Virginia. Still not sure that that means- but hey i have a good GPA. Traveling is my passion and I want to see everything! The goal is to take over the Caribbean in a pirate ship or settle in a quaint castle in the Alps! However, if either of those things fail to pan out, I will seek some type of job. The specifics of which are still to be determined.

Love sports! Great way to bond with random with strangers while over a beer- or mock them. Big BROWNS fan- next year is our year baby.

I watched the news every night till I realized that if I wanted to depress myself there are wiser ways. When I am feeling brave I will open the newspaper....passionate about our world and those in it, and I love having respectful engaging conversations about all of it!

Have 2 cats and three dogs. Run with my dogs/sleep with my cats!

One of my favorite things to do is blast music, drink good wine/beer, and cook/bake! Got the music thing from my dad, the drinking thing from my mom, and the cooking/baking thing from God only knows where!

I love meeting people from diverse backgrounds. Enjoy hearing anther's perspective and experiences- especially if it is rooted in a background different from mine own! Hoping to connect with authentic individuals, who I can laugh and learn woth!

QUOTE: Be the change you wish to see in the world....Ghandi

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I not only want to see new places but want to meet, connect, and make lasting friends with new people around the world. Want to see a place from a local's perspective and get all their good insight tips! Plus- its a great option for a broke college kid.

Interests

Food & drinks, traveling, reading, any type of competition, games, volunteering (especially with kids), hiking, outdoor activities, getting lost!

• cats
• dogs
• books
• cooking
• chocolate
• wine
• beer
• baking
• running
• drinking
• news
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• sports

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Whatever I am in the mood for that day. Wide variety from; Motown and big band to Paul Simon to George Ezra to Ed Sheeran

Movies: To many to list......the Ocean movies, Pirates of the Caribbean, You've Got Mail, The Hangover, Somewhere In Time, 10 things I hate about you, the Patriot, Braveheart....just to name a few.

Books: Anything and everything. Love books that get me thinking. Books I've read recently: Gone with the wind.....My Antonia......Fingerprints of God.....eat, pray, love....a brief history of time.....The Prince....Plato

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spend the summer after graduation traveling across the US with my mom.-40 days, and 40 night, in a small black convertible, 8,000 miles. Thankfully at the end of the trip she and I were both in one piece although I did bite her once, but only because she pulled my hair first.

Teach, Learn, Share

The "art" of respectful, yet witty sarcasm....that, and perhaps baking cakes.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Given the time and resources, I can cook a mean chicken cacciatore and chocolate cake-from scratch, the ONLY way to bake. Great conversation full of laughs! And a friend.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Cayman Islands, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States