CURRENT MISSION

Making the most of New York City

ABOUT ME

HEY: I started using this service back in 2009 when I lived in China for a summer. I feel off the wagon in 2010-11 because of a roommate who wasn't interested in playing host. Anyways, I'm back now. I can't always host, but when I can I will! Please ignore the low response rate, I'll get back to you now!

Raised outside New Haven, live in New York.

I love reading, most of all modernist novels, and am starting to enjoy Paul Auster. I like to spend my days off listening to music, reading about food, exploring the urban interior, and cooking. I enjoy running and would like to start biking around the city.

Come cook with me!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

In China, by surfing (once), attending weekly meet up, and meeting with locals for food/fun，etc

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

"Coffee and drink" once in NYC, a half-dozen times in China, and surfed once. Looking to give back and host in NYC. :)

Interests

Southern Gothic novel, philosophy, music (jazz, classical, alternative rock, electronic), westerns, cooking, writing, biking.

• wildlife
• writing
• books
• literature
• photography
• dining
• cooking
• coffee
• running
• drinking
• reading
• music
• jazz
• cycling
• surfing

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Books: The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter, Absalom! Absalom!, The Road, Dubliners. Southern Gothic and modernism.

Favorite music: The Velvet Underground, John Coltrane, Elliott Smith, Radiohead, Oliver Messiaen, Does It Offend You, Yeah?, Dinosaur Jr., Screaming Trees, Deerhunter, Steve Reich, etc.

Favorite movies: The Deer Hunter, Jurassic Park, The Lives of Others, Army of Shadows, A Fistful of Dollars, Riding Alone For Thousands of Miles.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

At age nine, I saw the ruins of a 11th century monastery in Ireland. I remember being amazed that things existed that long ago. That was eleven years ago and I still remember it vividly, so it must have left an impression on me.

Also, I really enjoyed listening to the seals and sea lions bark at the Point Lobos wildlife refugee. Really, just the Big Sur in general.

Going broke in China with 3 weeks until my flight.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to cook. I can tell you a good amount about American literature.

I'm trying to learn more about photography. I want to learn to cook Chinese.

Just don't forget your iPod ;)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Ireland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States