I'm a writer, editor, and sometimes musician from NYC. I love a lot of different music and go see as many concerts as I can. Also love film, theater, and good food (but not meat, I'm a pescetarian). I appreciate New York for all its culture and diversity, and try to experience as much of it as I can!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to travel and meet as many new people as I can, and learning about other cultures and customs is always fascinating to me. Since I can't travel all the time (although I would love to!), the next best thing is to meet people from other places here in NYC.

Interests

• books
• theater
• festivals
• pilates
• comics
• movies
• music
• boxing
• food
• comedy

Music, Movies, and Books

I love 90s britpop (Oasis, The Verve, Blur) and grunge music (Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam) and also a lot of alternative hip-hop and pop. These days I really like bands like Bastille, Wolf Alice, and Black Honey. And Kendrick Lamar - I think he's the most interesting person in music at the moment.

I'm into all kinds of movies. Last year I saw every movie that was nominated for an Academy Award, but this year I've fallen behind a little bit. I love quirky indie films, but also big Hollywood movies, especially the Marvel movies. :)

With books, I prefer things that are a little magical or out-of-the-ordinary. My favorite author is Neil Gaiman. Also a big fan of Vonnegut. Right now I'm reading 2666 by Roberto Bolaño. Oh, and Harry Potter, of course.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was the lead singer in an NYC band called The GoStation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

England