CURRENT MISSION

To live a life more than just breathing

ABOUT ME

I am originally from Southern California, but currently live in Seattle. I have various and diverse passions. I enjoy learning and experiencing new things. I like to hike, climb, enjoy the outdoors, and discover new places I've never seen before. I am also an amazing karaoke singer, and recently an avid reader. Laughing with a bunch of friends is one of my favorite things to do when I'm not dreaming my life away. I'm not what people expect of me, and I think that's what makes me unique.

PHILOSOPHY

Create understanding by engaging in dialogue.

I have a strong vendetta against discrimination and stereotyping. I believe the best way to squash all of this is by engaging in dialogue and taking the time to walk beside another people. Just sayin'. It changed me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I started up a CS account in 2008, but haven't been active on it until September of 2012. My goal is to be a more active member.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

No couchsurfing experience just yet... unless you count my co-worker letting me stay on her couch for two months while I was finding a new place to live.

Interests

-Laughing
-Sleeping
-Hiking
-Climbing
-Reading
-Eating (I love food!)
-Doing Karaoke
-Trying new things
-Experiencing new cultures

• dining
• reading
• traveling
• karaoke
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• rock climbing
• racquetball
• squash

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies
-16 Candles
-Crash
-Gidget
-The Wedding Singer
-Wayne's World
-Classic 80's films
-So much more!

Music
-Stevie Wonder
-Aretha Franklin
-Al Green
-Bill Withers
-Queen
-Cat Stevens
-Beatles
-The Black Keys
-John Mayer
-Adele
-So much more!

Books
-Sociological books
-C.S. Lewis writings
-The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo trilogy
-The Hunger Game trilogy (so entertaining)
-Mystery books
-Autobiographies about freedom fighters
-Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela
-The Bible

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I rafted the Nile in Uganda. To me that is amazing.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I am a quasi expert in refugees and refugee resettlement. This might not seem exciting, but when you go deep into it many things are revealed about our world.

Learn: When I travel I want to learn about the hidden thing of the village/city/country. I want to learn why you love where you live.

Share: Sharing is caring.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Canada, Ethiopia, Rwanda, South Africa

Countries I’ve Lived In

Uganda, United Kingdom, United States