CURRENT MISSION

To see the world and let it change the way that I see.

ABOUT ME

I was born & raised in the little east coast state of Maryland. I like to travel as often as possible. I can speak a good deal of Italian and some Spanish. I love foreign languages and to learn about other cultures - especially via food. I work as a bartender in Baltimore and truly enjoy meeting new people. I want to learn all about organic farming and eventually have my own little plot of paradise to grow upon. I'm hoping to pick up some useful information on my next adventure.

PHILOSOPHY

People who get offended take themselves too seriously.
"People of zee wurl - relax!"

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
I haven't been active in a while but I'd love to start hosting some people and showing them the charm that
Baltimore can offer :)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've only been a guest once (officially) and have only hosted two people but I find it to be an excellent community full of people who love people!

Interests

I enjoy a whole lot of activities but the main ones would include: hiking and being outdoors - especially sleeping in a tent, music of all shapes and sizes most of all performed live, food food food and beer + wine, literature, yoga, languages and cultural studies, and I do adore some stimulating conversation.

• writing
• photography
• documentaries
• music festivals
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• coffee
• yoga
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• live music
• equestrian
• hiking
• camping
• languages
• mountains
• jungle
• mushrooms
• japan
• organic gardening
• botanical gardens
• coffee shops
• italian

Music, Movies, and Books

-- Music --
I'll listen to just about anything but I prefer funk, soul, psychedelic rock, dub and drum & bass, hip hop, classical, jam bands, and boy oh boy the list sure does go on!
Lotus, STS9, Bassnectar, Twin Peaks, Tipper, Zero 7, Hiatus Kaiyote, Led Zeppelin, Animal Collective, Explosions in the Sky, Jimi Hendrix, Yes, Arcade Fire, Q-Tip, The Black Keys, The Roots, Radiohead, Marchio Bossa, Thievery Corporation

-- Authors/Books --
I enjoy a great deal of non-fiction especially books about the mind and its mysteries as well as books about the wonders of nature.
Also: Haruki Murakami, George Orwell, The Virgin Suicides, Neil Gaiman, The Lord of the Rings, Tom Robbins, Oliver Sacks, Ray Bradbury, Ishmael.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with my best friend in the spring of 2014.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My love of food, music, and conversation. I'm a pretty good teacher and could share some of my recipes. I am also always down for a good hike and a cup of coffee.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy