CURRENT MISSION

I've traveled all over the United States and since getting my passport and visiting Germany, I'm now looking to travel all over the world. I'm currently planning one overseas destination per year and may try for some long weekends in Central America.

ABOUT ME

I was born in Southeast Michigan and grew up in the small town of Bellaire, MI (total tourist trap) I recently moved from Detroit, MI to Vancouver, WA and now am learning more about the West Coast and have begun traveling much more, mostly in the U.S. though. I'm now hoping to do a lot more traveling globally since I finally got a passport this summer for a trip to Germany. I've always traveled around the United States but find it exhilarating being in another country and completely out of my comfort zone.

Additionally, I'm very active and enjoy being outdoors, sports, white water rafting, biking, and am never afraid of a party! I like to work hard and play hard. I'm also hoping to take a shot at surfing in February in Hawaii!

PHILOSOPHY

If you don't move, you won't grow.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Well my couch is open and I've been encouraging many of the people in this new town to check out this website. Also if anyone comes to visit I go to Seattle all the time and could probably give you a ride if it's a weekend.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

visited 22 states (44%)Create your own visited map of The United States or another interesting project

Interests

I keep an open mind about things, I'll try almost anything once and am interested in learning new things and experiencing new cultures.

• partying
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• surfing
• sports

Music, Movies, and Books

Love movies, can't list just a few... Recently saw Black Swan it was really good, but prefer comedies like The Hangover.

Listen to all music! Especially Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Ryan Adams, and Eminem... I know, I know it's so cliche being from Michigan but Motown is my favorite.

David Sedaris absolutely cracks me up, right now he's one of my favorite writers. Some of my favorite books though are Ishmael, Life of Pi, In Cold Blood, and the Political Economy of the Urban Ghetto

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Where do I start?

Teach, Learn, Share

I love learning about cities and have a Masters Degree in Managing Major Metropolitan Growth. If anyone is interested in learning about cities and becoming an urban planner I would be happy to help.

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States