Trying to travel the world as much as I can while I'm young and free! But hopefully I'll be able to find a career that will allow me to give back to the world and the people that have shared so many colorful and amazing memories with me.

I am self sufficient and can walk for ages sightseeing when exploring a new place, but I love to join the company of others and do things I may have never thought of doing! I am an extremely open minded and accepting person! I love to share as many smiles and as much happiness as I can with the people I meet.

Every time I book a ticket I don't see it as a vacation, I see it as an opportunity to learn, grow, and experience the world beyond myself.

PHILOSOPHY:
"It is not length of life, but depth of life." - Anonymous

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meet new people and gain amazing experiences in amazing places by seeing them with a pair of local eyes.

Interests

Travel, adventuring, watching every movie ever made, hiking, running, snowboarding, photography, soccer, volleyball, drawing, reading, baking, hanging out with friends, and trying my hardest to check everything off of my bucket list.

• books
• photography
• baking
• running
• reading
• traveling
• drawing
• hiking
• snowboarding
• soccer
• volleyball
• volunteering
• au-pair
• sightseeing

Music, Movies, and Books

I like all music except hard rock (screamo).

I love watching movies and TV. I am a self claimed "cinophile", which means I do not discriminate against any movie and will watch absolutely everything.

I have a rule for myself that I cannot get rid of a book until I've read it. I have a lot of books and I've been able to get rid of even more.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Last year I was able to go to Macchu Picchu, while volunteering in Peru. It was one of the most beautiful places I've ever been.

I was able to go to Thailand this last December and rode an elephant bareback at a sanctuary. It was definitely a 'pinch-me' moment.

Teach, Learn, Share

I just got done teaching a 1, 3 and 5 year old more than I thought I could; so I can teach English and how to brush your teeth pretty well ;)

I would rather learn all about someone elses way of life and understand how they see the world than utter a whisper about mine.

I can share only my minor experiences in my 23 years of life of living in Alaska, going to university in Idaho, living in Germany, and the travels I've been fortunate enough to go on.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A constant smile and warm-hearted attitude. A life of experiences growing up in Anchorage, Alaska; going to school in Moscow, Idaho; becoming an au pair in Germany for three small children; and the travels I've been able to go on in between! The stories are endless.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, Cayman Islands, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Mexico, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin (French part), Scotland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Madagascar, United States