Art Teacher/recession graduate from New Jersey USA, still seeking "permanent" employment.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on my first trip to Europe! (with my brother, who is an experienced world traveler and suggested we try to find a host for part of our trip)

Interests

cats, roller derby, ska music... hiking, riding bikes, exploring new places, eating new foods, live music... and trying to avoid processed food but being in LOVE with sugar.

• cats
• arts
• dining
• cooking
• vegan
• dieting
• gardening
• music
• live music
• hiking
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Fall Out Boy, No Doubt, & Reel Big Fish are a few favorite bands.
TV/Film: Doctor Who, nerdy SciFi stuff; currently catching up with the Marvel universe... many programs my brothers refer to collectively as "cop shows"
Books: Don't judge me, but I like YA (Young Adult Fiction), such as "The Mortal Instruments" series by Cassandra Clare; The Golden Compass; Harry Potter

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Studied art in China for 2.5 weeks in 2008 <3

Teach, Learn, Share

I recently learned how to make sushi!
I want to learn about gardening. My plants never thrive.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am particularly skilled with making big, family-style meals for people with food/diet restrictions (vegan AND gluten-free? no problem!), as well as preparing meals to put in the freezer (you won't have to cook for weeks).

Countries I’ve Visited

China

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States