I work in educational technology in Austin, Texas, but travel extensively for business. When I'm not working my full-time job as a writer, researcher, and public speaker, I dabble in music journalism -- shooting concerts and writing concert reviews (@avfreemanmedia on FB and Insta). My favorite neighborhoods are usually the up and coming eclectic areas and parts of town with music venues and artist studios. I am a quiet, clean, and generally respectful guest.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

After spending the past 3 years traveling a lot, I've discovered that it can be somewhat lonely. I'm looking for people up for adventures and exploring some of the exciting places my work takes me.

Interests

• arts
• culture
• writing
• street art
• contemporary art
• photography
• music festivals
• education
• cocktails
• drinking
• pub crawls
• traveling
• socializing
• drawing
• music
• live music
• cycling
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• swimming
• art history
• teaching
• history
• beaches
• craft beer
• museums

Music, Movies, and Books

Music is all over the place. Generally garage rock, electro pop, psych rock, jazz, electronica, surf rock, reggae...

Movies are mostly comedies and documentaries, not really into drama or horror.

Books are mostly the nonfiction type

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was invited to the White House once and met Michelle Obama.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm an artist and have worked in several art museums before landing in my current role. I know a lot about art history and am a good tour guide. I also have a good ear for contemporary indie music and have a lot of Spotify playlists and suggestions. I would like to learn about different cultures.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share laughs and a bottle or two. :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Canada, China, Ireland, Puerto Rico, Taiwan

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States