Hello! Well, I am a Virgo, my favorite color is green, I like long walks on the...

I never know how to start these things, haha. I'll just say that I love the lighter side of life, though I am quite serious about my profession in wine as I am advancing through the Court of Master Sommeliers (so needless to say I adore wine), I am open minded and love trying out new experiences to better develop myself as a person, and travel is a bug that was set in my youth.

I have lived many places throughout the world (Tokyo, Berlin, Reykjavik) and want to keep accruing more places as I journey along. I hold respect for others as the pinnacle for my existence and hope the same of others, or at least try my best to instill that philosophy.

I try to remain very active both physically and mentally so am always down for dialogue that goes beyond the surface. I am extremely curious about those around me and find every day to be more fascinating than the last!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I had never really thought this was for me until a close friend and professional comrade of mine suggested it as she took a year long hiatus travelling the world. The idea of taking up a stranger's personal space seemed like something I couldn't accept, until she asked if it was something I would do for others. Since my response was affirmative, I thought I may give it a try.

I will be travelling throughout New Zealand as I take a leave of absence from work in Chicago for three months. I plan on buying a car and making my way down to Central Otago from Auckland to endeavor the wine regions of the islands. I will be working and learning from the grape harvest and in between will be travelling to other areas so I thought this may be a great way to meet others and see how they perceive the world I'm visiting.

Above all I am compassionate and deem reciprocity as one of my most treasured aspects, so the thought of taking advantage of anyone who is this giving is something I could never accept, so please allow me to give in return weather it be to bring a bottle of wine, cook dinner, go dine somewhere, or simply drive you to places you'd like to go.

Interests

• dining
• wine
• reading
• philosophy
• travelling
• laughing

Music, Movies, and Books

They all really run the gamut but I tend towards music with thoughtful lyrics or impassioned talent, and the books I enjoy (outside of wine studies books) are more philosophical.

My favorite movie, to this date, is Amelie from Montmartre. *swoon*

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Deciding to pick up my belongings, leave my job, and travel throughout New Zealand for three months!

(I did this for Germany and Iceland, too, but every time I do it I feel it's amazing).

Teach, Learn, Share

I have many, many things still to learn, and hopefully a few many things to share.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A keen need to be reciprocal and always be appreciative of the things offered to me.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Iceland, Japan