I grew up outside of Washington, D.C. and have lived in New York, New Orleans, and now Los Angeles. I am studying for my doctorate in art history, and I am writing my dissertation on indigenous art from Mexico. I love traveling, learning languages, and meeting new people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

This is my first Couchsurfing adventure, but I wanted to try it because of the great experiences that good friends of mine have had. Meeting new people, making friends in other countries, and learning about other countries and cultures are what drew me to Couchsurfing.

Interests

I love art (both making it and seeing art by other people), listening to music, going out dancing with friends, reading, being outdoors, trying new foods, and exploring new places.

• arts
• writing
• dancing
• reading
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• art history
• history
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

I love lots of different types of music, but some of my favorites are Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, and Van Morrison. I also love Jorge Luis Borges, Virginia Woolf, and J.M. Coeztee.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My most amazing trip was to Yunnan Province during the summer I lived in China. I went hiking with two friends in the countryside, and we stayed in a tiny town built on the side of a mountain. It was one of the greenest and most beautiful places I've ever been.

Teach, Learn, Share

The thing that brought me to work on studying art history was my love for learning about other cultures, traditions, and languages. I love sharing stories from what I've gathered through my travels, studies, and experiences. What I like even more is hearing stories from others and learning from them.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A friendly, kind, and respectful presence and an interest in making new friends.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, France, Italy, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Mexico, United States