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!

我为什么加入 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.

兴趣

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

音乐、电影和书籍

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*

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

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).

教，学，和分享

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

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

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

我游览过的国家

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

我居住过的国家

Germany, Iceland, Japan