**Fully vaccinated**

Comedy writer and actor in LA with an IT day job. Occasional traveler looking to meet cool people with interesting stories. Who knows? Maybe something interesting about you will make its way into one of my future scripts!

I haven't traveled as much as I'd like, but have lived in a lot of places in the US. I moved about 20 times before high school. Wut? A family vacation to New Orleans was probably the travel highlight of my life. I wrote a bunch of travel blogs for neworleans.com after they saw a quirky humor piece I wrote about NOLA, and they ended up blessing us with tons of free food and entertainment while we were there. Such amazing people! Also visited Chile and Mexico way back in high school, and the friends I made there hold a special place in my heart.

I enjoy live comedy, movies, television, hiking, and meditation. Love hanging out at the beach and I roller skate the Santa Monica bike path regularly.

My first couchsurfing experience in Hawaii in 2019 was amazing! Can't wait to go back. My host was the best and we're still friends today.

I'm a pretty committed vegan, but I'm not judgmental about it, and won't try to convince you to join me.

Twitter and IG: @brianhearsyou

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Will travel occasionally and would like to meet new people in the LA area for fun adventures. A friend from acting class told me about her good experience with the app and I thought I'd give it a shot. I'm looking for new friends and adventures. I don't just want a place to crash or vice versa. Human connection is a powerful motivator for me, and I look forward to developing long-lasting friendships with any who are willing.

Interests

• writing
• acting
• yoga
• meditation
• cartoons
• movies
• tv
• music
• drums
• hiking
• camping
• travel
• art
• nature
• television
• comedy
• mental health
• screenwriting

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: currently into chill/lo-fi hip-hop, indie, and electronic beats. No specific artists... just whatever helps me chill out. Also on rotation: old and new school funk, early 2000's indie, 80's new wave, etc.

Movies: I love good stories, no matter the genre. Recent favorites include JoJo Rabbit, Get Out, A Quiet Place, Always Be My Maybe, Long Shot, Detective Pikachu, Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse, Shazam, Thoroughbreds, A Monster Calls, The Florida Project, For The Girls. Won't You Be My Neighbor, Sorry To Bother You, Eighth Grade, Deadpool 2. Man, I sure miss the glory days of Movie Pass!

Also some TV stuff I love: Baskets, Better Things, Legion (FX Network is killing it), The Good Place, Community, Russian Doll, Fleabag, Good Omens, Adventure Time, Steven Universe, Over The Garden Wall.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I'm currently in an acting class that's really helping me be more vulnerable in and out of class. While it might not sound "amazing" to others that are reading this, it's amazing to me, as I'm learning to push my comfort boundaries as I explore what's it's like to live more openly without regrets or judgment.

I've acted in a few TV shows and commercials. Not enough to call it "making it" in Hollywood yet, but I'm excited to see where this path leads. I recently became SAG eligible from a commercial gig.

Teach, Learn, Share

If you're having trouble loving yourself or giving yourself compassion, I highly recommend the book "Self Compassion" by Kristin Neff. It's the catalyst for a lot of Recent change in my life.

Mindfulness is helping rewire my brain. Using the following apps has improved my life exponentially: Headspace, Meditation Studio, Insight Timer. Also Tara Brach's free podcasts.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversation, cooking tasty vegan recipes, my experiences trying to break into the entertainment industry, possible accommodations if you ever come to LA. Can help with chores around house. I’d also be happy to read any of your writing or talk about your creative story ideas and give notes. I’m currently writing a web series and working with an agent to get it funded and produced. Also writing a one woman play for a friend. I’d be happy to tell you more in person.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Chile, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States