Hello! I am a PhD student at the University of Michigan's English Language and Literature department. My research focuses on disability studies, life writing, graphic narrative, and science & technology studies. Prior to grad school I was an outdoor educator for Outward Bound California, a freelance travel writer, a K-8 substitute teacher, and some other things

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like making new friends and I'm a broke graduate student

Interests

Trad and sport climbing / big wall ambitions (did RNWF last June, hoping to do El Cap in the future!). I also love bicycle touring, yoga, conversations over food, and making linoleum block prints

• writing
• literature
• dining
• yoga
• technology
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• sports
• rock climbing
• teaching
• freelancing
• languages
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

too many

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Rode my bicycle fully-loaded from San Francisco to New York (4,000+ miles) in 60 days and still dream about it everyday

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share my love and knowledge about things pertaining to: climbing, cycling, yoga, pidgin Chinese languages, San Francisco, Los Angeles, graduate school-induced anxiety, teaching, and outdoorsy stuff

Teach me anything

What I Can Share with Hosts

stories! advice! support! stoke! I will buy you your favorite sweet treat or snick snack; be a tidy and respectful guest.