CURRENT MISSION

Hosting visitors in Philadelphia and traveling as often as I can!

ABOUT ME

Considerate, fun-loving, informed, ambitious, creative, animal lover, explorer, independent, adventurous, curious. I consider myself to be a very easy person to get along with. I like nothing more than sitting on someone's porch, trading life experiences and ideas from varied backgrounds. Like most people on here, I love meeting new people and having new experiences.

PHILOSOPHY

Stay positive. Don't panic. If you feel like you don't have enough time for everything, you're doing something you don't need to be doing. Trust in people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I joined the CS network in 2008 during a cross-country road trip and had some great experiences with wonderful people. I unfortunately haven't had enough opportunities to be involved in the network since then. Great to be back though and looking forward to hosting others in the future.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've had several great experiences with this network during my travels over the years and I always enjoy meeting new people and appreciate the kindness of others. If possible, I enjoy spending time with hosts, but I'm also happy to keep it low-key and not interrupt your routine if that works better for you.

Interests

Indie rock, social justice, movies, contemporary fiction, urban politics, history, biking, crafting

• animals
• dining
• beer
• politics
• movies
• music
• cycling
• scuba diving
• golf
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Currently reading "Thinking, Fast and Slow" on how the brain works

Built to Spill, Gogol Bordello, My Morning Jacket, Andrew Bird, The Hold Steady, Beirut, Bon Iver.

Favorite movies are Network, True Romance, and Magnolia

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I don't think "amazing" is the word, but I built a full size 9-hole miniature golf course a few years ago. Scuba diving in Thailand. WWOOFing through California and New Zealand. First prize in blueberry pie eating contest. Contestant on The Price Is Right.

Teach, Learn, Share

Social policy in the U.S. NYC history. Good music. How to do a rubik's cube.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States

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