I'm a 28-year-old American traveller, writer, academic (of sorts), conversationalist, and pun-maker. I like people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It seems like a great idea to meet new people and see new places.

Interests

• singing
• politics
• technology
• news
• trail running
• travel
• reading and writing

Music, Movies, and Books

I sample everything a little. Favs are Switchfoot, Mat Kearney, Ed Sheeran, Jamie Cullum, Ben Rector, The Script, for King and Country, Relient K, Michael Buble, Adele, The Killers, and then a collection of acoustic groups, soundtracks, throwback punk, and classy folk and country.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Learned to speak Portuguese fluently (so hard, so worth it, so have a lot more to learn).

Teach, Learn, Share

I taught Portuguese for 18 months at a non profit in Washington DC; I want to learn to cook (I've been avoiding it for years), and I like collecting and sharing stories.

What I Can Share with Hosts

No-fuss company, good manners, good stories, and an optimistic attitude about life

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Portugal, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, United Kingdom, United States