CURRENT MISSION

PhD! Doesn't give me much time to take care of guests, so I can't host for the forseeable future :(

ABOUT ME

I'm friendly and curious, and interested in seeing more of the world. Super into biology and other science-y things so if you like talking about that we'll get along great! Also into radically intentional communities, board games, and cartoons.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I used couchsurfing a bit when I drove across the US in 2012, and I always had a better time in the cities where I couchsurfed. It's great having the opportunity to meet friendly people wherever I go.

Interests

• cooking
• cartoons
• board games
• cycling
• biology
• cartography
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Modest Mouse, Pink Floyd, NOISIA, Death Cab for Cutie, RUSH, ASIWYFA, Mogwai, Muse, MGMT, Passion Pit, CHVRCHES, Coheed and Cambria

Movies:
Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind, Schizopolis, Mad Max Fury Road, Stingray Sam, Princess Mononoke, Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog, Amelie, Finding Nemo

Books:
American Gods, the Red Mars trilogy, Bone, Sandman, The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, Terminal Cafe. I love sci fi that explores the societal consequences of technology.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In undergrad I loved to visit the Quabbin reservoir, it's an amazing area in central Massachusetts. If you're ever in the area, the best view is from the observation tower hill. You can find it on Google Maps at (42.298627°, -72.334672°). You can see for miles around.

The summer before I started grad school I traveled to Japan and Australia. Most recommended thing from that trip is the Shimanami Kaido, without a doubt the best bike trail I've ever taken.

What I Can Share with Hosts

If you like pasta sauce, chili, meatloaf, or sweet potao casserole, I'm a pretty good cook! Or if you like giving directions, I'm good at listening :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Japan