CURRENT MISSION

Faith

ABOUT ME

I believe it's important to be open to different ways of thinking and to not judge people too fast without knowing their history, but still have my own opinions. Experience is the best teacher. This is why I love Couchsurfing and meeting really solid people!

I am open, energetic, and honest. I am California born and raised.

I love to talk about different philosophies, search for truth, analyze, discuss, share.

I like to party. Study. Learn. Be calm. Be excited. Be goofy.

I am studying Environmental Health, and i'm interested in topics of social justice, public good, and international issues. I'm studying in Bordeaux, France; It's my first time in Europe, and I'm lovin' it! I've met so many people that have humbled me and made my experience more than I ever thought it could be :)

PHILOSOPHY

"Not only is there a right to be happy, there is a duty to be happy. So much sadness exists in the world that we are all under obligation to contribute as much joy as lies within our power. - John Sutherland Bonnell

Eat, drink, be Merry!

Acceptance in all aspect of our lives, of ourselves, of others, of our situations, is the key to inner peace and also better things.

"We cannot change anything unless we accept it. Condemnation does not liberate, it oppresses." -Carl Jung

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I host, and surf as well! I try to give back what I have received in karma and qi.

When I return to California, I plan to go to meetings and become a very crazy CS member!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I love sharing and feeling like I'm more connected to the world and the universe with every person I meet through CS. I've only had great experiences so far and I become more confident that the world is filled with so much love we can't see.

Interests

Cuisine, outdoorsy things, such as hiking and picnicking. Just walking. Partying. Discussions.

Literature, social justice issues, questions of race, art/expression, the environment.

Sciences and humanities, meditation in the context of spirituality as a whole. Qi gong meditation.

• arts
• humanities
• literature
• environment
• meditation
• walking
• partying
• drinking
• hiking
• teaching
• history
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Karate Kid 2, Forrest Gump, Julie & Julia. Series: Gilmore girls, The Big Bang Theory

Jazz, French oldies, Keane, John Mayer, Black Eyed Peas, Yann Tiersen, Country, Rock, Rap, Pop,

The Unbearable Lightness of Being, The Little Prince, The Alchemist, Jane Eyre, Life of Pi, Candide, Eat Pray Love

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was able to volunteer for 2 weeks in New Orleans Louisiana in 2009 after Hurricane Katrina and got to know the wonderful locals. I learned so much about social justice issues there and was able to experience a feeling of community and solidarity

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Mexico, Netherlands, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States