I just returned from my first solo international trip where I spent four months in SE Asia and had a life changing fantastic time! I have heard about CS here and there for years, but only recently found out it is a bonafide, well organized and secure place to meet, stay with, and host others. Unfortunately I didn't take advantage of it when overseas, but now I am hoping to get into the CS community. I hope to become a host as soon as I resettle in Denver, CO in September 2016.

I grew up in rural Wisconsin in a large family but have called Denver home the last few years. I am grateful for parents and friends who have passed on to me the importance of travel and hope to see and experience many places and cultures. I Studied Spanish and communications in University and have been very interested in intercultural communication, interpreting, and the recent immigration and refugee resettlement conversation.

I wish I could speak so many languages, play so many instruments, and remember details about every person I've ever met. Instead I speak 2 languages, play 3-4 instruments, and try to at least remember everyone's name. I enjoy just about any food and just almost any Recreational activity, but I Love guacamole and curry and enjoy playing tennis and biking.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Community, friendly people, helping each other out, heard so much about it.

Interests

• horses
• wine
• coffee
• piano
• camping
• snowboarding
• tennis
• swimming
• religion
• mountain biking

Music, Movies, and Books

Gone with the Wind is my favorite novel
Barbara Kingsolver is my favorite author
Folk music, classical, opera, hand drums, banjo

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Cliff jumping off a waterfall in Thailand, it may not have been high to some standards, but it was a true fear and feat for me!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Kindness, gratitude, conversation, reliability

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, England, Israel, Laos, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Peru, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Peru, Singapore, United States