I am presently a student, but traveling intermittently during this time. I don't like to be stagnant; that goes for both my physical place and mental stance. I am a purveyor of good food, coffee, conversations, running, and learning. Every day I am excited by what I don't know.

I tend towards appreciating beauty and recognizing complexity. Time with others is cherished! I am studying anthropology and plan to go to medical school.

I am very into traveling cheap, which is why WWOOFing is one of my favorite things to do and has allowed me to see parts of the US I potentially would not have. CouchSurfing serves a similar purpose—in both cases I can meet people who at least care to travel and meet new people.

Now: It’s summer and that’s exciting. I am working as a research assistant at the Yale School of Public Health in New Haven, Connecticut. [I spent last Summer conducting fieldwork in the Peruvian Amazon, so if are into that we can have long coffee chats.] My summer plan is to see as much of New England as possible; I am a fan of cozy spots in busy places, so I am collecting all the little beach towns and cafés, in case you have any recommendations.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

While I am a student of anthropology, I know that outside of the classroom (and my comfort zone) is where significant learning happens. As for getting out and seeing the world, the more people I meet and share time with, the better. That's why Couchsurfing is the best option for me.

A huge aspiration of mine is to have a home that is like a revolving door, but until I am at that point in life all I can do is appreciate what others are offering and make sure to reciprocate along the way.

Interests

Similar to a rogue lone electron, my identity is amorphous and highly dependent upon my surroundings: people + places are significant influencers. I am always looking to reframe things I am challenged or made uncomfortable by - I think that’s an important part of happy living. I love to run, hike, eat, drink and talk.

• poetry
• architecture
• lgbt rights
• coffee
• running
• meditation
• hiking
• anthropology
• biology
• health
• public radio
• vegan cooking
• wwoofing
• djembe
• organic farming

Music, Movies, and Books

Rising Appalachia, Chicano Batman, The Avett Brothers, Cosmo Sheldrake, Sylvan Esso, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Tune-Yards, Hippo Campus, The Mutineers, Fleet Foxes, Las Cafeteras, Glass Animals, The Kooks, Half Moon Run, Vundabar, Liz Cooper + The Stampede, Dirty Projectors.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Swam in the Amazon with piranhas (full disclosure: this is actually low-risk)

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to learn what your place is important! How do I know? Your experiences, vis-à-vis shared time.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A tasty vegan meal, writing help, feng-shui, unsolicited culture critique.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Haiti, Ireland, Jamaica, Mexico, Peru

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States