Hello!

My name is Val,

I am very excited to start this new journey. A little about me-- I am outgoing, friendly, easygoing, adventurous, creative, and I smile-- a lot :) I am very passionate about people, culture, art, horses, sports, traveling, teaching, writing, and so much more. I recently graduated with my bachelors in Justice, Community, and Leadership, and Sociology (I know..it is a mouth full haha), and am currently getting my masters degree in business management. However, at this point in my life, business does not satisfy my burning desire to experience--everything I can. I want to travel the world and build deep and meaningful relationships with people from all walks of life. I have many experiences and knowledge to share-- I have owned and worked with horses my entire life, traveled to Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, and Philippines on service trips (primarily teaching youth english and soccer), attended Marine Corps Officer training (I am very active and love teaching fitness classes), my parents own a small farm (I have gardening experience, and even built my own "tiny house"), I also played four years of division 1 soccer (have trained with US national players).

Anyways, I am very open minded, and cannot wait to meet you and share knowledge and passion for life!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to learn more about the culture i am traveling and get to know the locals. I have a lot of experiences to share and would like to get understand life through your eyes.

Interests

• horses
• arts
• poetry
• traveling
• music
• scuba diving
• soccer
• learning

Music, Movies, and Books

Lumineers

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed Mt. Fuji

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can teach my hosts english and offer a home to visit in california.

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Philippines