CURRENT MISSION

Be a traveller not a tourist.

ABOUT ME

Laughter is why I am here, to laugh and make people laugh is my favorite pass-time.
I come from a large family and being the only girl I can hold my own. A true (northern) Californian through and through with a tendency to be laid back and go with the flow; you can't sweat the small stuff, life is way to short for that!
Recently earned my BA in Art History and Photography, I am always happy to meet other art lovers for a good discussion on the etchings of Albrecht Dürer, Bernini's unparalleled execution of movement and passion, Rothko's portrayal of raw human emotion, or my incessant love for Bansky.
Being a Californian in Italy for the semester I've fallen in love with Italia and Europe in general. I hope to make this place my home for as long as I can.

PHILOSOPHY

Whimsy is important.
Traveling any where alone or with a few good friends. Immersing oneself in the local culture especially through art, food and drink.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am incredibly grateful that there are so many other people in the world who only ask for compassion, kindness, companionship, and laughter over a few beers.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

All great. Surfed in Spain, Amsterdam, and UK. Really fantastic people out there.

Interests

Art of any and all kinds. If there is a gallery or Museum within 30 miles I'm going.
Music: I love good music and truly believe that it can enrich your life more than you would expect, though I might be a little bit of a music snob...
I do not believe that being on the radio, American Idol, or auto tune a good musician makes. I love going to live shows and concerts when ever/where ever I can.
Travelling any where alone or with a few good friends. Immersing oneself in the local culture especially through art, food and drink.

• arts
• culture
• photography
• concerts
• dining
• beer
• drinking
• traveling
• music
• art history
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Everything from Gogol Bordello, The Tallest Man on Earth, Frank Sinatra, Bob Marley, The National and (almost) anything in between.
Movies:
La vita è bella, La Vie en Rose, Funny Girl, City of God, Dutch, My Fair Lady
Books:
The Hand Maids Tale, Harry Potter, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, 100 Years of Solitude, e e Cummings, The Portrait of Dorian Grey.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Burning Man in the Nevada Desert
Carnival and Easter in Venice
Top of the Duomo in Florence
Japan in the Spring time

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Italy, United Kingdom, United States