ABOUT ME

Well,... all about me. Where to begin? I was born in Nashville, TN to a German mother and an Indian (from India) father. We moved to Marietta (which is just north of Atlanta), Georgia right before I turned 3. I was raised in Marietta and my parents still live there. I moved to Knoxville, TN in Fall of 2006 to attend The University of Tennessee and I LOVED my time there. I graduated with a BA in German Language & Literature and just recently finished my MS in Teacher Education. Last year I taught German at a high school in Knoxville and it was such an exhausting and rewarding experience. :) Now I am spending time with all my family in Germany, would then love to travel Europe before starting my next internship in Vienna, Austria. I will actually be traveling with my boyfriend Michael, so wherever we stay will have to have room for two :). I have one handsome brother who is starting his college career this upcoming fall. I will miss them all while I am abroad, but am very excited about this new chapter!

PHILOSOPHY

Life is only worth living if you live each day to make yourself and those around you happy.

"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life. I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life." I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back. I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
— Maya Angelou

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I wish to CouchSurf while traveling Europe in the next two months or so (August/ September 2011). If possible I would love to offer up my apartment next year, however, as of yet am not sure where I will be living in Vienna starting in October.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

So far I personally have none, but know of friends who have used the site.

Interests

live music, sushi, food in general, reading, traveling, learning about new cultures, spending time with family, taking pictures, napping, spending time by the water, painting, anything artsy

• literature
• education
• dining
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• music
• live music
• teaching

Countries I’ve Visited

France, India, Italy

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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