Hello!
My name is Alyssa. I'm from Seattle and I'm a total nerd about brains, philosophy, science communication, fashion, and art. I like people, I like things, and I'm also an Airbnb host in my spare time. :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Traveling and staying with awesome people is a fun pastime!

Interests

Cats/Dogs (perfect furry angels)
Photography
Strange foods
Drawing/painting/illustrating
Conversations with complete strangers on the street
The great outdoors (hiking, camping, being on the water)

• pets
• cats
• dogs
• photography
• dining
• drinking
• eating out
• socializing
• juggling
• painting
• drawing
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• biology
• journalism
• neuroscience
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Awesome music: Griz, Liquid Stranger, Kaytranada, M Machine, SBTRKT, and FKA Twigs, etc etc... also anything ranging from Bowie to Kylie Minogue to Sonata Arctica.

The best foods: Indian, sushi of all kinds, macaroni and cheese, big ass salads. Currently not eating meat (fish is okay).

Authors I enjoy: Matt Ridley, Gary Marcus, Robert Heinlein, Orson Scott Card, Isaac Asimov, Ursula K. LeGuinn, etc. Mostly old sci fi and sciencey nonfiction.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I watched an entire season of Gilmore Girls in one day.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach me:
- How to play checkers
- Something you're really good at
- How to juggle

I can teach you:
- Stuff about obscure biology
- How to pet a cat
- How to play something on the harp
- How to make paper airplanes

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm good at doing dishes! And I can always share food or drinks, too.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Scotland, United States