In June I moved to New York City for a job working as a legal assistant at a small civil rights law firm that works to represent plaintiffs in employment discrimination cases. I still don't have a clue what I'll end up doing for a career, but right now I'm proud of the work we're doing. I'm excited to figure out where I fit in the fight toward making the US and the world better for the people who live here.

Originally from New Jersey, I moved to California for school before making the silly (joking...maybe) decision to move back east, but travel about when I can. I went on my first backpacking trip to Europe in the summer and am planning to go backpacking to either La Ciudad Perdida in Colombia or Machu Picchu. I also hope to move to Amsterdam in the near future, where my grandparents came from after WWII and where I have a lot of family.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Initially I joined for my backpacking trip to Europe. I wanted to meet locals in the cities I went to and did not want to spend my time in hostels with other tourists. I'm also really into the philosophy of couch surfing - of sharing stories, making connections with people I might not otherwise encounter. I love it when I remember how generous and open-minded human beings can be.

Interests

Backpacking and hiking, reading, history, writing, law, drawing and comics, geography.

• writing
• books
• civil rights
• comics
• reading
• traveling
• drawing
• hiking
• backpacking
• surfing
• geography
• history
• law

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Changes often. The Eagles, the Beatles, Lauryn Hill, Ingrid Michaelson, Animal Collective, Bruce Springsteen, the Four Seasons, Kendrick Lamar, Arcade Fire, Fleetwood Mac, Arctic Monkeys, Daft Punk, Erykah Badu.

Movies: The Shining, Midnight in Paris, the Squid and the Whale, Away We Go, the Birdcage.

Books: Anything by Toni Morrison, Amitav Ghosh, or Jhumpa Lahiri. Sophie's Choice, the Great Gatsby, Picture of Dorian Gray, graphic memoirs, Never Let Me Go, Saga. These things always change over time.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Backpacking in Big Sur to the Skyes hot springs during college with some of my best friends was one of the best experiences I've had in recent years.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know a lot about New Orleans, the East Coast, California, and other parts of the US, so for those interested in visiting those places I can give many suggestions. I love lending people books and giving book suggestions.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I like to bake so I can bake for you! I always have a willingness to listen, a desire to help clean and respect your space, and an open-mindedness that will make me willing to explore.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal, United States, United States Minor Outlying Islands

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States