CURRENT MISSION

To make the world a better place.

ABOUT ME

I left the U.S. for the first time when I was nineteen years old and since then I haven't been able to shake the travel-bug. I've spend the last 7 years abroad. I've lived in Nicaragua, Ecuador, Kyrgyzstan (Central Asia), Colombia, Brazil and Peru. I'm fascinated by cultural differences and things that we all have in common. I believe that we have the responsibility to try to make a positive impact on our world and that we can do that by fostering understanding, compassion, and kindness.

PHILOSOPHY

You can live your life for yourself and you'll probably have a lot of fun, but if you live your life for others, you'll discover true happiness.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because true travelers are awesome!

Interests

Everything, especially things that most people find ridiculous. Swimming, walking, talking, reading, cooking, laying in the sunshine on grass, playing games, volleyball, catch, just about anything outside and with someone

• culture
• coffee
• walking
• reading
• traveling
• volleyball
• swimming
• beaches
• mountains
• beach
• ultimate frisbee

Music, Movies, and Books

Real-life travel stories (especially from Peace Corps volunteers!), historical fiction, classics, etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've been fortunate enough to live far away from my home and my native culture and that has been an incredibly eye-opening, enlightening experience.

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, India, Nicaragua, Panama, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Kyrgyzstan, Peru

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