I'm a very easy going and positive person. I enjoy eating, cooking, gardening, hiking, writing, meeting new people and seeing new places. I've lived in Columbus, OH for the past three years with my cat, Willow.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm new to couch surfing but know lots of people who are couch surfing enthusiasts so I'm very excited to join!

Interests

Traveling, cooking, reading, seeing live music, drinking bourbon and craft beer, and spending time with friends.

• cats
• writing
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• drinking
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• music
• live music
• hiking
• surfing
• study abroad

Music, Movies, and Books

I'll listen or watch everything at least once.

Music:
I love folk, bluegrass, new wave, alternative, jazz...essentially everything!

Movies:
I enjoy most movies, except for the ones I didn’t.

Books:
My favorite authors are Jonathan Safran Foer, Haruki Mukarami, Arundhati Roy, Margaret Atwood, Michelle Tea, Oscar Wilde, Jack Kerouac

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

While I was in college, I had the opportunity to study abroad in Greece. One of my favorite nights was when I was traveling through a small mountain town in central Greece called Meteora. After too much wine, my friend and I decided to take our hostel's blankets and sleep in the valley under the sandstone cliffs. It was freezing and uncomfortable but in the morning we heard monks chanting from the monasteries above and woke up to the most beautiful sunrise.

Teach, Learn, Share

Everyone has a different background and experience. I'm constantly looking to better understand local communities by learning about the world view that each and every one of us has to offer. I would love to share my stories, experiences, lessons, and hear all about yours.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am always happy to cook tasty food (vegetarian or non-vegetarian), do the dishes, take you out for drinks, or simply offer good company!

Countries I’ve Visited

Greece, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Viet Nam