CURRENT MISSION

To let go of my preconceived notions and experience things for myself

ABOUT ME

I was born and raised in Santa Cruz California and now attend Pitzer College where I study Anthropology. I have been extremely fortunate to travel extensively and I believe that Michael Franti put it best "The more I see the less I know." When I am not studying or running to catch trains, I have taught at everywhere from a juvenile detention center to the Beijing Sports University.

PHILOSOPHY

Live

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am always open for a drink and a chat, getting hosted when possible and hosting during the summer.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have put up lots of people I meet through rides and friends. I have been very fortunate enough to sleep on many couches through parts of Europe as well as this past summer when I drove up across America. I have also been hosted some in China.

Interests

I love to travel. Santa Cruz is my home base, but whenever I can, I like to adventure. I compete in swimming and cycling for my college. But prefer to just go out for a fun swim in the ocean or a nice bike ride. I love going on adventures, from taking a random bus to some totally new place to hiking in the woods until I find a good place to camp. I am up for really anything. I also love rock climbing, backpacking and anything away from the tv!

• running
• drinking
• tv
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• sports
• rock climbing
• swimming
• anthropology

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Everything except country. Right now Im listening to some Ra Ra Riot, Andrew Bird, Joe Strummer and any Ska.
Reading: Harry Potter, the Enders series

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Camped on a rural part of the Great Wall

Teach, Learn, Share

I feel that cultural exchange is the best to learn and appreciate life.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Italy, United States