Hey there! I'm a graduate student at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities studying Materials Science I have a BSE in Chemical Engineering and and BA in Environmental Studies and I play tenor sax. So where are all my materials engineers and musicians at? No? Well, I love you even if you aren't. I am a genderqueer, queer, polyamorous, pagan individual with a strong hippie streak that I got from growing up in Oregon with Peace Corps volunteers as parents. I love meeting new people and making new friends from around the country and around the world, so even if I can't host you, we should meet up for coffee or a quick jaunt around Minnehaha Falls! Don't hesitate to message because I'll always respond. I don't bite (at least not without consent ;) ). Safe Surfing and Laissez Les Bons Temps Roulez!

Note: I'm not verified because I'm on a student's budget and don't see how submitting $20/yr on an online interface verifies that I am who I say I am. If you want me to do something to prove it that makes sense then just ask. :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have serious wanderlust, but my biggest barrier is cost. I want to use Couchsurfing to travel more affordably, help others overcome that cost by hosting, and meet some awesome new people in the process.

Interests

Music, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Body Modifications, Social Justice, Camping, Hiking, Freediving, Swimming, Backpacking, Traveling, Exploring, Whatever Other Kind of Adventure You Can Think Of... Just ask?

• mardi gras
• cooking
• coffee
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• surfing
• swimming
• chemistry
• engineering
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Not even trying this one... I'm a voracious reader, a slight movie buff, and, well, I'm a musician.

Currently Reading: Crime and Punishment, 120 Days of Sodom, The Ethical Slut

Currently Listening To: Mostly Showtunes, Brass Band Music, Marilyn Manson, Nightwish, and Emilie Autumn

Currently Watching: Whatever Comes Up On Netflix

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've managed to successfully apply for my own grants for scientific research.

As for something people actually care about: I've hiked the first 831 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail and the entirety of the Oregon Coast Trail.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook all sorts of different things, teach you some French, jam with you, and make lots of fun memories!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curaçao, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Panama, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States