CURRENT MISSION

Surviving French class in Paris

ABOUT ME

Given a camera and a journal, I could function just about anywhere. I enjoy long bike rides, hiking, stargazing, & getting lost in fancy hotels. After years of growing up in the Midwest, I needed to work at a different pace. Hello, Paris & soon to be back in NYC!

PHILOSOPHY

Make every attempt to keep yourself open minded and inspired.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I couchsurfed while staying in both Paris & London a little over two years ago. It was both incredible and eye opening as I had never traveled alone and this gave me the chance to share and experience so many great things with those who were willing to host.

Interests

Cinema & Film directing
Humor
Photography
Hand-drawn maps
The perception of time

• photography
• movies
• cycling
• hiking
• cartography

Music, Movies, and Books

American Beauty, The Beginners, Virgin Suicides, Donnie Darko, The Dreamers, & Cruel Intentions

Radio Dept, Jens Lekman, Small Black, Sigur Ros, & The Smiths

Apartamento, I-D, Monocle Mag

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Moving out of Iowa and to New York City was absolutely the best thing I could have ever done for myself. It's opened so many opportunities and changed me for the better.

Teach, Learn, Share

I could teach you about photography, retouching, & share what it is like growing up on the rural countryside of Iowa.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, France, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States