Hello! Originally from California, in the past couple years I've finally been able to break out and start exploring the world! After doing a very little bit of backpacking in Europe, I hopped down south to New Zealand where I lived and studied in Auckland for six months, exploring the country nearly every weekend! Since then I've backpacked around a few other parts of the world, and with each adventure, my neverending amazement with meeting new people and seeing new places only strengthens.

With university over, I've just started living in Boston doing energy efficiency work as an engineer. I'm excited to get to know the area, explore whenever the time affords, and meet people who may be passing through or are local to the area!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to learn about what makes you excited about life and the world and the universe! What gives you hope or brightens your day? What do you care about?

Interests

Hiking, backpacking, sustainability, piano, making music with friends!

• vegetarian
• music
• live music
• piano
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• kayaking
• engineering
• languages
• study abroad
• ukulele
• sustainability
• water
• tramping
• mechanical engineering
• energy efficiency

Music, Movies, and Books

MUSIC - David Bowie, Alicia Keys, Bon Iver, Elliott Smith, Novo Amor, Saint Motel, Snow Patrol

MOVIES - (hard to pick!) Short Term 12, Whiplash, Good Will Hunting, Stand By Me, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, Field of Dreams, The Man From Earth, Into the Wild, The Prestige, Grave of the Fireflies, Moonrise Kingdom

BOOKS - The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Body, Catch-22, The Catcher in the Rye, Ender's Game, The Martian, Ghost in the Wires, Future Crimes, American Kingpin, Bad Blood, The Most Good You Can Do

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Stood on top of a stack of 14 phone books with another person and had both of us bend down and touch the ground with our hands and then stand back up without falling off of the stack.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am more than happy to help out anyone practicing their English skills or looking to learn the language, and I would love to learn about any language anyone has to offer. I've also got a ukulele, so if anyone wants to learn some tunes or just fiddle around with it I can hook you up!
Aside from that, I am always eager to learn about whatever you may have to offer, and to share with you my own culture and experiences.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Respect and tidiness, a readiness to listen, English lessons, ukulele lessons...

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Canada, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United States