30-year-old, working a semi-grueling, but really fun 9-5 doing content marketing for a fortune 500 headquartered here in Pittsburgh. Getting married (to the dude of my dreams) at the end of the summer. Two adopted doggos (Boston Terrier/Chihuahua mix and Pitbull mix). Love to try new restaurants and bars, but also LOVE to cook -- I managed a high-end kitchen store to pay bills throughout college and picked up a love of all things culinary in the process. I love to play rec sports (in it for the fun, not super competitive), theater, live music, anything art-related, comedy, board games and party games. This is starting to sound like a dating profile...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've just entered my thirties, and am hoping to add more solo (and budget) travel to my standard repertoire this decade. I try to get a local/authentic experience whenever I'm in a new place —and hope to offer that to those visiting Pittsburgh as well. If I HAD more time to travel, I would — but since I'm living in the American grind (a little) I want to make the most of the short trips I am fortunate to take! Searching the world for the tastiest pizza and the most epic beard.

Interests

• dogs
• architecture
• photography
• cooking
• traveling
• music
• food
• digital marketing

Music, Movies, and Books

I love all music. TRULY! I can find a track I love in pretty much any genre. Big into instrumental/live music. Was accepted to a conservatory program for trombone (orchestral and jazz), and almost went pro (but then chickened out, haha)!

I usually have about 3-5 unfinished books on my nightstand at any given time. :D
Right now it's: Let the Great World Spin, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, This is Where I Leave You, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and Modern Romance: An Investigation

While I love movies, I'm dreadfully late to the game on most classics! I tend to have movie narcolepsy, so I miss out on a lot. I'm embarrassed to admit it, but I just saw "Forrest Gump" for the first time this year.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbing Doi Suthep to see Wat Phra That in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Teach, Learn, Share

For surfers heading to Pittsburgh, I can offer a comfy sofa or air mattress, decent little record collection, plenty of books, a cool artsy apartment (I'm partial), plenty of linens/towels, etc. and a list of the best bars and restaurants in town! Also a stocked board game shelf. My fiancé and I live on a Main Street in Pittsburgh's trendy, centrally located Lawrenceville neighborhood. We have two lovable dogs who most certainly will try to cuddle with you.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a great listener and have worked professionally in the theater (okay, I was a marketing director FOR a theater). But still, try out your new monologue or standup set on me!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States