CURRENT MISSION

never grow up

ABOUT ME

I apparently have a Philadelphia accent in English, I like the red starbursts, get homesick for poptarts and hot wings sometimes, and am constantly nourishing an addiction to tea! Another, as I see it, great reason to travel more. I love outdoor activities of all kinds, from horseback riding to hiking, climbing, mountain biking, canyoneering, and swimming anywhere and everywhere. I lovvve music andI'm willing to give anything a chance at least once because I'm pretty sure I can dance to about anything.

Becoming an exchange student has become a life changing experience for me, and made my interest in traveling the world on continue to grow. I really want to visit different places because I love the idea of immersing yourself in different cultures--try new foods, languages, meet new people, exchange ideas and music, and see the world from a different angle.

Climbing has definitely changed how I travel, and for the best! I'm still just as open to new foods but much more creative in finding meals and used to eating the same thing every day hahah. It has also continued to feed my love for nature :)

PHILOSOPHY

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

~Try to spread the word about couchsurfing to other travelers

~Offer up a place to stay when I can, as well as any help I can provide with further traveling or my area

~ Meet people through group meetups and be open, honest and friendly.

Interests

Rock climbing <3, backpacking with my dog, biking, hanging out outdoors, camping, kayaking, horseback riding, going to the park with my dog, concerts! exploring around town, good food, better music, random art expression, graffiti, piercings, tattoo stories, books that make you think, books that keep you company, reproductive biology, veterinary medicine, cultural anthropology, philosophy

• dogs
• horses
• arts
• books
• piercings
• concerts
• dining
• partying
• clubbing
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• equestrian
• backpacking
• kayaking
• camping
• sports
• rock climbing
• anthropology
• biology
• languages
• medicine
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Without music, life would be a mistake.... I would only believe in a God who knew how to dance.

Friedrich Nietzsche

books:
Kurt Vonnegut (all time favorite), C.S. Lewis, Allen Ginsberg, Chuck Palanhuik, Ray Bradbury, Hunter S. Thompson, any and almost all climbing books/outdoorsy books (Freedom of the Hills, guidebooks, maps) Edward Abbey, Lewis Carroll, music books (about bands I like), travel books, Neil Gaiman, Steven King, Yann Patel, Sylvia Plath, E.E. Cummings, J.R. Tolkien, Jack Kerouac, Harry Potter of course, Mark Z. Danielewski, so many more, I always seem to have a book on hand and am happy for recommendations

movies;
zombie movies, bad horror movies, international films, independent movies, comedies, Amelie, Battle Royale, The Nightmare Before Christmas, disney movies, There Will Be Blood, Inglourious Basterds, Pinky Floyd the Wall ( I could watch in any mood any day), Atonement, I'm Not There, American Beauty, Kill Bill, Tarantino Movies, Les Choristes, Cidade De Deus, Tropa De Elite, The Gods Must Be Crazy, every Alice in Wonderland ever made, Kung Fu Panda, Led Zeppelin concerts, Rolling Stones concerts, Shine A Light, I Love You Phillip Morris, Philadelphia, Milk, Rango, All Dogs Go To Heaven, The Great Gatsby...on and on and on..

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The birth of my dog. The more I've studied reproductive physiology, the more amazed I am every time by how truly a miracle it is to be alive sometimes. For example, working with clones from the very beginning to birth. It really opens your eyes about the science of life, and is always an interesting topic to talk to people about.

Rock climbing!! I am in absolute love with the sport. I love towers and the amazingly rewarding views they give you.

Teach, Learn, Share

-I can ALWAYS recommend something good to read during your travels!
-If you're into horseback riding, I used to give lessons and can help you overcome your fears and gain enough skill to at least go out and have fun!
-I love rockclimbing, and am always looking for a partner to climb with.
- I am always excited to practice my languages and am a great and patient guinea pig.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, France, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Germany, United States