CURRENT MISSION

To become more

ABOUT ME

I am a 30-year-old Masters graduate who stepped off the highway, and instead decided to take the beaten path. I am a dreamer, and a goal-setter. Recently I have sets goals to awaken and enchant my life, and to always challenge complacency. I want to learn, and I want to be brave and live my life fully.

On April 30th, 2008, I packed my car and drove away from Sturbridge, Massachusetts. I traveled America, following the whims of (myself) and the road. I had the honor of staying with some amazing people, thanks to the couchsurfing community. Soon after, my best friend Kara Simpson and I traveled to England, Scotland, and Ireland for a month. I have since returned, but have resolved myself to never be content with the status quo, continuously challenge myself, and forever walk in Beauty.

My travel blog:
http://karaemily.wordpress.com

I like poetry. Words. Taking pictures. Light. Being quiet. Being still. I love music. Healing. God. Laughing. Kayaking. Hiking. Board Games. Philosophy. Conversation.

Photography: www.facebook.com/kekphotography

PHILOSOPHY

The most important thing is to be authentic.

"Each time anyone comes into contact with us,
they must become different and better people
because of having met us...
- Mother Teresa

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I started couchsurfing when I decided to pack my car and travel this beautiful country. It has been the most amazing experience to stay with people who are locals, and are passionate about traveling and life.

Savannah - Tess - 2 days
Asheville - Chris - 2 days
Knoxville - Scott - 4 days
Taos, NM - Cheyenne - 2 days

Interests

Writing, Photography, Reading, God, Becoming More, Hiking, Canoing/Kayaking, Philosophy, Psychology, Travel, Poetry, Psychology, Panda Bears, Log Cabins, Mountains, Nature, Ice Cream, Health, Education, Learning, Simplicity, Mindfulness, Phenomenology, Beauty, Spirituality, Love.

• writing
• poetry
• photography
• beauty
• education
• board games
• reading
• traveling
• blogging
• music
• hiking
• kayaking
• teaching
• psychology
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: The Spell of the Sensuous by David Abram, Beauty by John O'Donahue, anything from the modern day Thomas Moore, Pablo Neruda, Water for Elephants, ee cummings, Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, The Adventures of Frog & Toad

Music: Classic Country and Doo-Wop are my favorite, but I really love all music. My current favorites are The Avett Brothers, Indie Rock, Wynn Stewart, Bayside, Bob Dylan, Rockabilly music, Native American Drum music.

Movies: Across the Universe, Amazing Grace, Songcatcher, Jane Eyre, Resident Evils

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Wrangled a gator. With my bare hands. ... or, at the end of a chicken rope.

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

•