ABOUT ME

I'm pretty down to earth. I enjoy adventure, and being on the move just as much as relaxing with a glass of wine or a cup of coffee. I'm open-minded about pretty much everything and I can't wait to see what I'll learn in the next 24 hours.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm leaving my English Teacher job in Japan but want to see a bit of the world before I go back to America. I'm on a teacher's budget, so affordable rooms are a must. But I also want to experience "real" Paris, not just touristy spots, and what better way than by meeting some locals!

Interests

I'm an active person. I like hiking, biking, photography, cooking, reading, writing, camping and the like. I love art, poetry, dance, theatre and off-color jokes.

• arts
• writing
• poetry
• photography
• coloring
• dancing
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• coffee
• reading
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Alternative rock, punk, dubstep, electronica, some classical works
Life of Pi
Beast
The Works of Poe and Shakespeare, particularly "A Midsummer's Night's Dream"
The Constant Princess
Animal Farm
Girl with a Pearl Earring
Memoirs of a Geisha
A Song of Fire and Ice
Habibi
Harry Potter
Edward Gorey series
"Amelie"
Any of the Batman movies
"RENT"
Anything involving Tim Burton
"Pan's Labyrinth"

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've eaten Ken Watanabe's pancakes...literally ate pancakes he cooked for me in his cafe here in Japan!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Pictures of the world I've seen, tales of misadventures, a beer or a glass of wine...or five.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Japan, Puerto Rico, Scotland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States