ABOUT ME

I'm from a small town in Wisconsin in the United States. I am currently living in Cangas, Spain until the end of May and last year I lived in Andalucía. I'm enjoying getting to discover a new region in Spain.
I love to travel to meet new people, and see different countries, and learn about other cultures. I'm very easygoing and enjoy languages, traveling, and meeting all kinds of people.

PHILOSOPHY

I think that it is important for everyone to move out of their comfort zone now and then, to open their mind to new ideas and cultures. One of my best/favorite experiences of my life was my time studying abroad in Peru. I made some amazing friends, saw many beautiful parts of the country, and learned about a culture different from my own. I would suggest this experience to everyone! This is another reason I enjoy languages- it opens up doors for you to another culture, new people, another whole world, and the opportunities it gives you are endless!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm new to couchsurfing! I have stayed with a few hosts before, but so far I haven't hosted. I would love to host sometime, I think it is a great way to meet people, and also help others see different parts of the world. I had great experiences being a surfer staying with hosts that showed me amazing things, and I'd love to be able to do that for a surfer!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have stayed with three hosts in Germany, and I had a great time! I had an especially amazing experience where the host showed us a lot of their area in a little time, and I was able to stay with them and their family, both very welcoming.

Interests

I love learning languages! I studied Spanish in college, and now am just starting to learn Italian, German, and French on my own. My level is very low, but it's a fun challenge, and it's fun to visit those countries and use the language (even if it's only a little bit!)
I enjoy outdoor activities also; camping, swimming, biking, and volleyball are some of my favorite pastimes. I love enjoying nice weather and spending time with my dog, Lola.
I enjoy dancing (I need some practice!) and also now guitar; I started learning a few months ago, and it's a great way to spend free time. Even though I don't play very well, it's a way to connect with people and have fun!
I like art, I enjoy painting ceramics, photography, and scrapbooking. Now that I'm traveling more I will have more projects pending. :)
Finally, I love animals. I grew up around them, and I'd love to be a veterinarian.

• animals
• dogs
• arts
• culture
• photography
• dancing
• dining
• traveling
• socializing
• pottery
• scrapbooking
• painting
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• camping
• volleyball
• swimming
• languages
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to all kinds of music-rock, pop, country, anything!-I don't really have a favorite. I'm always open to suggestions for good music, especially in other languages.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

As I said, my favorite experience was studying abroad in Peru. It has a little of everything- the Amazion, the Andes Mountains, and the coast. Machu Picchu is one of the most amazing places I have seen. However, every country I have visited has amazing things about it: food, people, or places. I'm looking forward to the chance to visit many more countries.

Teach, Learn, Share

One piece of advice I would give is to always have an open mind! Nothing can go wrong if you use this outlook, and you'll enjoy every experience even more.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Peru, Spain