**UPDATE** Unfortunately, I had to take a break from CouchSurfing as I was enrolled in a program at Duke while teaching full-time. However, summer is finally here so adventures are to be had!!!

Growing up in a military family, traveling has been ingrained into my blood. I've lived all over the United States (Hawaii, Florida, and Colorado to name a few) and loved having the chance to experience so many new places.
I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from UNC-CH and went on to get my Master of Arts in Teaching from Notre Dame in MD. Currently, I teach elementary students in NC and could not be happier!
During my breaks and time off, I am always going to new places and doing new things with my friends or family. I am very athletic so I love doing adventurous activities such as hiking, rock climbing, boating, etc. I have a very open-mind and strive to see and do as much as possible in new places.
I am a long distance runner but I also enjoy swimming and cycling. I try to enter competitions every now and then, but mostly just to have fun and meet new people!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am hoping to experience more places and meet new people! I love getting to know individuals and hear their stories. I hope to be able to recommend sights and activities for those that stay with me and vice versa!

Interests

Traveling is my biggest interest. I love hanging out with my friends and doing different things. My other interests include running, reading, and teaching.

• arts
• cooking
• wine
• running
• boating
• reading
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• rock climbing
• swimming
• medicine
• psychology
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Some of my favorite books are: Watership Down, the Kingkiller Chronicles, Millennium trilogy, Perks of Being a Wallflower...

Some of my favorite movies are: the Ocean's Trilogy, the Intouchables, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Blue is the Warmest Color, Shawshank Redemption, Schindler's List, Fight Club...

Music: My taste in music is a melting pot - I do not have favorites but enjoy listening to rock, country, alternative, rap, etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've played with stingrays on a sandbar in the Cayman islands!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a pretty great cook and sharing stories over a glass of wine. I have a very positive attitude and am great company - hopefully I will leave my host with a new friendship!

Countries I’ve Visited

Cayman Islands, England, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Japan