CURRENT MISSION

Get my teaching credential and start teaching High School Drama

ABOUT ME

I joined couchsurfing when I was living in the Netherlands as an aupair. I used it quite a bit when I was traveling Europe. Since being back in the United States, I haven't been very active, but looking to start meeting up again and hearing about people's travels.

PHILOSOPHY

"There's always a moment on a trip where you decide you want to go home. Fight it. Because beyond that moment lies the best part." -Anonymous
"Nothing good ever happens after 2am" -How I met your mother
"I don't think it matters what you love really. Could be a person, could be a thing. As long as you love it totally, and completely, and without judgment" -Norm, Cheers
"I want to hang a map of the world in my house then I’m gonna put pins into all the locations that I’ve traveled to. But first I’m gonna have to travel to the top two corners of the map so it won’t fall down." -Mitch Hedburg
"Make new friends, but keep the old, one is silver and the other is gold" -Girl Scout song

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
When I lived in Europe, I was couchsurfing all the time, going to events, and meeting up with people I had met at hostels along the way. Although I can't host, I'm still excited to meet people from other countries and places in the U.S. - I love having an excuse to go visit new friends in a foreign land I've never been.
I'm starting my travels around the U.S. now and I can't wait to see what this great country has to offer.

Interests

Dancing, Singing, Acting, Reading, Sleeping, Scrapbooking, Coffee, Wine, Board Games, the beach, the sun, the ocean, Netflix, making things, redecorating

• singing
• acting
• dancing
• cooking
• recipes
• breakfast
• wine
• cocktails
• coffee
• trivia
• board games
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• scrapbooking
• olympics
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Princess Bride, Little Mermaid, Singing in the Rain
It's not a movie, but it should be noted that Arrested Development is possibly the greatest form of long form improv ever. I'm in love with almost all forms of tv and have watched several old school shows from start to finish. Netflix is dangerous.

Music: I like most stuff from classic rock, to musicals, to comedy tracks, to a good jazz singer (Etta James being my favorite) But if you put on Lady Gaga, I will probably love you forever, and I ask you not to judge me on that fact.

Books: Princess Bride, Great Gatsby, Shopaholc Series, The Five People You Meet in Heaven. This year I'm challenging myself to read a book a week - one from each U.S. State (with two weeks to spare.)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In 2002, I ran with the Olympic Torch for the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics.
Once I wrote a rap about being a bear...I could tell you it was amazing, but I don't actually remember most of the words.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach - Acting to high schoolers
Learn - ALL THE TRIVIA
Share - Cocktail recipes

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love cooking so give me a chance to make you some tasty breakfast.
But I also love wine and pizza and Netflix - so you know, we could do that also.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, United States

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