I love to travel, and though I'm pretty new to couch-surfing myself, my previous landlord hosted couch surfers all the time. I am a teaching artist by day, and a theater critic by night. I love playing skee ball and having costume parties with my friends.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to travel the WORLD (but first the US) and meet new people!

Interests

SO many things, but I love to go on bike rides, ski, write, read, and go to drag shows. I love Bloody Mary's, Halloween, and my pug, Teddy.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Bob Dylan, Fiona Apple, Simon and Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, Andrew Bird, Nina Simone, Seattle girl punk bands

Movies: Tootsie, Before Sunrise, A Serious Man, The Birdcage, Kill Bill, Battle Royale

Books: oh man too many to try and pick from, but recently I've fallen in love with Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl by Carrie Brownstein and Kafka on the Shore by Hariku Murikami

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've done a few dope things. I've written and produced a play. I lived in Viterbo, Italy for nine months when I was 16 years old. I've gone scuba diving, spelunking, and snorkeling. I worked on a farm when I was 18. I've gone on a number of long road trips-->in an RV with friends from upstate New York to Austin, Texas for SXSW; with my mom from Philadelphia to Seattle; with my mom from Philadelphia to Savannah, Georgia; and with my mom from Philadelphia to Portland, Maine (I love going on road trips with my mom!). I've been to all but 6 states in the continental US and Hawaii (hopefully Alaska soon!). I interviewed Chuck Close for whitewall magazine when I was 20.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know a lot of dad jokes! I can teach how to knit. I'm really good at parallel parking and making veggie chili. I work for a nonprofit that empowers youth through filmmaking.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am very friendly and courteous. I like some privacy when possible but I am very warm and love to chat!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Puerto Rico

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy