I love meeting new people and learning about their interests, their passions and the influences that shape them. I’m fairly easy-going and I try to keep it real. I seek new experiences and often succumb to whims. Captivated by the little and big things in life, a view can take my breath away. Often, I wish my life was a musical. And I looove puppies.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

"Life is short, the world is wide-- I want to make some memories." (Yup, Mamma Mia 2)

My best travel memories are all based around the rad people I’ve met along the way. I’m here to listen to stories, engage in thoughtful conversations, learn, and to share time with new people.

Interests

I'm interested in discovering new interests. I do have a soft spot for performance and visual arts. My happy places typically include live music. I love exploring places by foot, whether a city walk or a hike up a mountain. Cycling is my jam too. I'm also a bit of a foodie.

• culture
• photography
• dancing
• traveling
• music
• live music
• food
• theatre
• musicals

Music, Movies, and Books

Like many, my favorite music is ever-changing and expanding. A current top picks song list would include:
- Theme from New York, New York by Frank Sinatra
- You're On Your Own, Kid by Taylor Swift
- Life Goes On by 2pac
- Slow Dancing in a Burning Room by John Mayer
- Danzon No. 2 by Arturo Márquez
- Let’s Get it On by Marvin Gaye
- See You Again (feat. Kali Uchis) by Tyler, The Creator
- The Stable Song by Gregory Alan Isakov
- Paper Thin Hotel by Leonard Cohen
- Disco Yes by Tom Misch
- Summer, Highland Falls by Billy Joel

A top picks movie list would include:
- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
- Pulp Fiction
- The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
- Mamma Mia 1/2
- 500 Days of Summer
- Promising Young Woman
- Moulin Rouge
- When Harry Met Sally
- Fleabag (not a movie, but probably the best thing I've seen on screen)

Current favorite book: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've seen Stevie Wonder live in concert. It was like dancing at a party, getting music lessons and going to church with an adorable grandpa who's also pretty g.

Teach, Learn, Share

I could teach someone how to play notes on a piano, guitar, ukulele and trombone.

Always up to dance a dance class because I'm terrible at it--ballroom, line, belly, hip-hop, show me the dance moves!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I share conversations infused with my strive to listen and understand, my memories/experiences, and sometimes puns when the opportune moment arises. I like sharing food too. And jam sessions!

Countries I’ve Visited

Brunei Darussalam, France, Ireland, Jamaica, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Laos, Tanzania