CURRENT MISSION

Making the most of what I've been given. Exploring new avenues of creativity and adventure.

ABOUT ME

I was born in the Southern US, raised in the Midwest and schooled on the East Coast. After realizing my "dream job" in music marketing wasn't all that meaningful, I moved to China to teach English. I now live in JiaoJiang, the capital of Taizhou, Zhejiang.

I love trying all kinds of new (vegan and vegetarian) dishes--especially spicy ones--and learning to recreate them in my own kitchen.

Always open to new experiences.

PHILOSOPHY

Still figuring this one out. Be a good person, and life will probably be good to you. You are an extension of those around you, and vice versa.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Meeting for coffee or a drink is always fun. My current living situation allows me only to surf, not to house other surfers (I don't even have a couch!) Once I've moved into a roomier place, I'll be happy to host other travelers.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've made a few new friends from Germany and France over cups of coffee and bagel breakfasts. Nothing but good experiences so far.

Interests

Interests change every now and then. Current ones include cooking healthy, spicy vegan and vegetarian food; running a website called EatWellPartyHard.com; connecting with friends over drinks, both alcoholic and non; running occasionally, though I'd like to do more biking and hiking, too.

• books
• photography
• dining
• cooking
• coffee
• vegetarian
• vegan
• running
• drinking
• music
• cycling
• hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Daughn Gibson, Daft Punk, Bibio, Warpaint, Robert Glasper, Fiona Apple, PHOX

Movies: Little Miss Sunshine, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Bridesmaids. I don't watch movies very often.

Books: Franny and Zooey, Life of Pi, On the Road, Half the Sky, The Little Prince.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Last Christmas, I played Peekaboo and Roll the Ball with my nephew for half an hour. Then he climbed into my lap with Happy Town, a kids' book my parents bought 20 years ago when I was his age, and he fell asleep in my arms as I read it to him.

I've seen a lot of amazing things, but that was one of the best.

Teach, Learn, Share

Could teach:
- Cooking
- The NYC public transit system
- Basic photography composition
- The essentials of Adobe Creative Suite

Would like to learn:
- More about Taizhou and the surrounding cities
- How to sew
- How to take better photos of food

Will share:
- Stories
- Food
- Drink

Countries I’ve Visited

Panama

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States