I'm a writer, an artist, and a dabbler in many arenas. I love trying different activities, learning a new skill, having a wealth of experiences, and meeting new people. I'm laidback and I get along with pretty much everyone. I like making dinner for friends and having a conversation over a cup or coffee or a glass of wine.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Right now I'm in it to surf, to meet new people, have a different travel experience, and learn about a city from the people who know it best! I hope to host eventually, if I get my roommates on board.

Interests

Art in every form and from every era, painting, drawing, reading, writing, biking, hiking, architecture, playing soccer, music, cooking, thrift shopping, singing, playing guitar poorly, and the list goes on.

• arts
• writing
• books
• singing
• architecture
• design
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• wine
• coffee
• shopping
• thrifting
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• drawing
• music
• guitar
• cycling
• hiking
• soccer
• animation
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite bands of today: Sufjan Stevens, St. Vincent, Haim, Courtney Barnett, Lucius, Beck, The Black Keys, Dr. Dog, Iron & Wine, Spoon, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Lake Street Dive, Alt-J, Two Door Cinema Club, Future Islands, Twin Shadow, Interpol. Favorite Bands of yesterday: Beach Boys, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, Allman Brothers Band, The Band, The Velvet Underground, Talking Heads.

Movies: Pride & Prejudice, Shawshank Redemption, Gravity, Silver Linings Playbook, Inception, Ex Machina, 28 Days Later, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Drive, Donnie Darko, The Chorus, Star Wars, LOTR, Garden State, The Departed, A Clockwork Orange, Clue.

Books - I write stories for young adults so I read a lot of young adult books. Here goes: The Knife of Never letting Go, House on Mango Street, Stargirl, House of the Spirits, A Thousand Years of Solitude, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Chocolate War, Graffiti Moon, Speak, Golden Compass, I am the Messenger, The Book Thief, Harry Potter, The Chronicles of Narnia.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I wrote a whole book! But I haven't found anyone who wants to publish it yet, so there's that.

Teach, Learn, Share

I definitely would love to become better at languages, especially Spanish. I make a mean bowl of chili and am always happy to share food and teach anyone who's interested some of the recipes I use (they're all really simple). I'm a pretty good writer (in English) so I'm always willing to read anything you've written and give feedback. I also know my way around photoshop and illustrator, so I can offer basic tips on design. Love to draw, paint, and talk about art with others.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A delicious meal, good conversation, respect, and a listening ear.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States