I love to learn. I'm officially a student of Environmental Science but have dabbled in Film, Music, Sound, Architecture, and Archaeology. My favorite job so far has been working in the White Mountains in New Hampshire spending weekdays in the forest carrying out research, and weekends on the most difficult sections of the Appalachian Trail. I hope to complete some famous long-distance hikes, share my music with people, and continue trying new things!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have a passion for connecting with people and value my relationships above all else. I wish to learn from my hosts about their lives and their culture and their values. And when I get my own permanent place, I can't wait to host in return and share the places that I love!

Interests

Good food, good company :)

I like to play and write music - especially guitar and piano! I run, rock climb, and ski. I also love working with analog film, and writing news articles about art performance. I especially love hearing live traditional music.

• culture
• poetry
• architecture
• dining
• beer
• running
• drinking
• clothing
• reading
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• piano
• hiking
• sailing
• skiing
• rock climbing
• track and field
• science
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I love it all! --- Alabama Shakes, Shakey Graves, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Lady Gaga, Frank Zappa, Rolling Stones, The Books, David Bowie, Ron Carter, Ornette Coleman, Pharoah Sanders, Hugh Masekela, Ennio Morricone, Jack White, Johnny Cash, Woodie Guthrie, Mississippi John Hurt, Janis Joplin, Outkast, Tribe Called Quest, Fela Kuti, Mavis Staple, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, The Clash, The Pogues, Black Sabbath, The Smiths, Patti Smith --- You name it. I have a music teacher for a mother.

Favorite Books: Breakfast at Tiffanies, Book of Embraces, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, Alice in Wonderland. Currently trying to finish Vineland by Pynchon

Favorite poets-- eecummings, Bob Dylan, my best friend Alex
Recently read: Motherland Fatherland Homelandsexuals by Patricia Lockwood

Movies: Drive, Snatch, Walkabout, Blade Runner, Godard, Cronenberg, Coen Brothers, Wes Anderson, Biopics (I'm ashamed to admit?), Grand Budapest Hotel, Little Miss Sunshine, Spaghetti Westerns, (etc. etc. etc. etc!) Love film!
Most Recent watch: Hunt for the Wilderpeople

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Explored the mountains of White Mountains of New Hampshire on foot and on ropes, on trail and cliff face.

Teach, Learn, Share

I've recently gotten into baking. I'm so into making bread and I aim to perfect it. I was taught by a good friend of mine from Bretagne. We made perfect croissants with no measuring utensils. Can't say I can do it without her, but I'm working on it.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Company, compassion, help in the kitchen and around the house!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland, United States