I'm a reader, a musician, an organizer, and a traveler. I spent the last two and a half years working in affordable housing in Washington, D.C., and now I'm spending some time away from the desk job life to travel and reflect on my priorities and what I want to do next.

I'm an American with an asterisk* - I grew up in the Netherlands with American parents, and then moved to the United States when I was 15. This gives me different perspectives on things like politics (I'm a socialist), and international issues. I like talking about these things and hearing other people's perspectives.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to see new places from a local perspective, and meet people who call that place their home.
I couchsurfed outside Paris and in Lyons while traveling through France. The lady in Paris gave me a nutella sandwich for breakfast, which is when I knew I had hit the big time.

Interests

Folk music, soccer, community organizing & social justice, traveling, reading books that make me think differently

• books
• cooking
• breakfast
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• folk music
• soccer

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - folk, jazz, bluegrass, classic rock
Movies - not a big film buff. I liked Star Wars though.
Books - history and political theory, fiction that is well written. I liked The Power Broker by Robert Caro (nonfiction) and The Moviegoer by Walker Percy (fiction)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One time I did the dishes without being asked.

Teach, Learn, Share

Music! Conversations about politics and social justice.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to cook and I'd be happy to cook with my hosts