My idea of paradise is a secondhand bookstore with a coffee shop. I text in full sentences using proper grammar. I’m either an outgoing introvert or a shy extrovert — I can’t decide. I have a head full of useless and random information. I laugh a little too hard. I love to bake and travel, but mostly I love to write. One of my life goals is to get a book published. It doesn’t have to be a bestseller; I just want a hot-off-the-press copy in my hands, none of this e-book nonsense. Oh, and I’m also Catholic.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Since studying abroad in Nantes two years ago, I've learned that the best way to explore a city is to meet locals. Though I can't accept any guests at the moment — I live in a closet-sized room in student housing — I would love to meet up for lunch or coffee or just take you around Compiègne.

Interests

Writing. France. Religion (all of them!). Travel. Books. Food. Theater. Art. History. Music. Film.

"My idea of good company is the company of clever, well-informed people who have a great deal of conversation; that is what I call good company." - Jane Austen

I also blog here: https://vickylafrance.wordpress.com/

• arts
• writing
• books
• e-books
• theater
• dining
• cooking
• coffee
• shopping
• traveling
• blogging
• music
• teaching
• history
• religion

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: My iTunes is a mixed bag. Each person will find something he/she likes, but will also find something that will make him/her say, "Why do you have THAT on here?!"

Movies: I will usually like anything historical or anything that takes place in a faraway place. I'm also a Disney buff. Some favorites: "Beauty and the Beast," "Moonrise Kingdom," "Spirited Away," "The Princess Bride," and many more.

Currently reading: "The Dragon's Eye" - Dugald A. Steer

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I was 15 years old, I performed in an Off-Off-Broadway show at the Cherry Lane Theatre in New York City.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm a perpetual student. I want to learn anything and everything!

As for teaching, I'd be happy to help you practice your English or French (I'm an English teacher, after all.) I also really love to cook, so I'd be happy to help you make something or to prepare an American recipe for you.

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Austria, Canada, England, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States