After starting post-grad life in Washington DC, I'm back in school in the much more affordable Philadelphia to figure out why things are as crazy as they are there. Being a member of the LGBTQ+ community makes me proud to be me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Traveling and meeting travelers are important parts of my life. Getting out of town and friends are the best things in life because they are always close. Stories only come from people and places that are new.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Hitting the current mood I'm feeling on Google Play and letting it go.

TV: Schitt's Creek, Pose, RuPaul, and Veep are recent loves. 30 Rock and Golden Girls provide the background laughter to my life.

Books: As many as I can get. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance had a big impact on me.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked halfway across the length of Vermont planning to do the whole thing, only to realize that sometimes quitting something halfway to leave it for later to finish when you need it is the right thing to do.

Teach, Learn, Share

Having students in the classroom is the most humbling experience I've ever had. I'm glad I've chosen it as my profession.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good talk about politics. Good talk about anything else but politics.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bahamas, Cambodia, Czech Republic, France, Georgia, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Mongolia, Philippines, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, Russian Federation, United States