HI. I'm Emily. I grew up in Minnesota but moved to NYC 2 years ago to work as an urban forester. My current job is managing tree planting along the city streets in a specific area in Brooklyn.

I love living in New York. I get around mostly by bike and sometimes by subway or bus. I have learned to navigate much of the city and enjoy exploring and getting to know all boroughs.

I live with my domestic partner. We play together in a band and enjoy biking and see live music together.

I play drums in a feminist queer synth punk band! We play mostly local shows in Brooklyn but are now planning shows out of state.

I also play roller derby and spend a lot of time exercising and getting in shape for derby.

I have traveled a bit within the U.S. but have not done much international travel. I would love to change that in the next decade.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I joined couchsurfing years and years ago but never used it because I never lived in a place I would like to host, so I'm resurrecting my profile.

I want to get more involved now for one reason: I would like to travel with my band and be able to stay with new local friends wherever we decide to play.

I would love to host musicians who in the same boat.

Interests

Forestry, Music, Drumming, Roller derby, Biking, Hiking, Backpacking, Canoeing, Running, Fitness, Feminism

• womens rights
• fitness
• exercise
• running
• drinking
• boating
• traveling
• music
• live music
• drums
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• canoeing
• forestry

Music, Movies, and Books

Music!
Le Tigre, Bikini Kill, JD Samson, Crystal Castles, Lizzo, St Vincent, Sleater-Kinney, Rancid, The Death Set, Dresden Dolls, Peaches, Of Montreal, M.I.A., Jack White, Ladytron, Hot Chip, Alkaline Trio, Transplants, Courtney Barnett, Sleigh Bells, YACHT, Robyn, Bad Religion, NOFX, The Distillers

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In the last year, I hiked to the top of the tallest mountain in New York State: Mt Marcy.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach: drums, trees, getting around NYC.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Music, drinks, social interaction.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Germany, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States