I'm currently a User Experience Designer who loves to read, write, make art, and travel. I'm a very easy-going, relaxed person, and a low maintenance house guest. I've been writing since I was in elementary school, and I also love making things with my hands, from quilts to jewelry to zines. So far I've mostly traveled within Europe, but I'm hoping to change that.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love traveling and everywhere I've been, it's really the people who make the place. I've had so many amazing experiences meeting other travelers, which is one of the biggest reasons I love solo traveling. You get to meet so many interesting people even just in hostels, and I'm excited to make even stronger connections through Couch Surfing.

I've loved seeing places through the eyes of locals, and now that I'm also in a place where I have my own space and the ability to host, I would love to give back to the community, and also to be able to meet people even in a point in my life when I'm less able to travel myself.

Interests

• dogs
• arts
• books
• graphic design
• reading
• live music
• rock climbing
• sewing
• creative
• creative writing
• zines

Music, Movies, and Books

Bands: The Strokes, Big Thief, Car Seat Headrest, Frank Ocean, Magdalena Bay, Caroline Rose

Movies: Anything comedic or indie or better yet both!

Books: Everything is Illuminated, A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, Goodnight Beautiful Women, House of Leaves, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Slaughterhouse Five, Freshwater, The Dinner Party

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Written multiple novels
Spent 6 months in the Peace Corps in The Gambia (before being evacuated during Covid)

Teach, Learn, Share

I love my neighborhood in Brooklyn and I'm excited to share all the artsy spots and events I love

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm happy to do dishes, walk dogs, cook a meal, or anything else I can help with!

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Northern Ireland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Gambia, United States