I am a Minneapolis transplant from Lincoln, Nebraska but I think my heart is still in Stockholm on a big flat rock under a tree by the ocean. My girlfriend and I share our apartment with a long haired calico who is missing her ears and a little chihuahua dog who is missing her teeth. I work for a vegan butcher shop making meat-free meats and someday I would like to start my own youth empowerment non-profit program.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have been able to do a lot of traveling I wouldn't otherwise be able to afford because of the kindness of almost strangers - friends of friends of friends. While internet-socializing can be kind of overwhelming at times, it makes it a lot easier to connect with folks. I haven't always had space or willing roommates to be able to host, but I love showing people around the places I live - I always have an extra bike map and a list of my favorite coffee places, public murals, and free outdoor swimming :-)

Interests

• dogs
• coffee
• vegan
• shopping
• traveling
• socializing
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

Janelle Monae, Nicki Minaj, MIA, Rye Rye, Sia, Robyn, Estelle, Missy Elliot, Neko Case, Lucy Wainwright Roche, Ella Fitzgerald, Jeffrey Lewis, Joni Mitchell, Kyle Hall, Kimya Dawson, Dessa, Connie Converse, Dark Dark Dark, etc.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

Denmark, Germany, Sweden