I am an aspiring traveler and explorer.

I would prefer that you send requests a week in advance so I can work it in to my schedule but not totally necessary.

Also if you could bring me a postcard from the city you are from, or one you are arriving from, that would be great! I collect them. :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to travel and become more accepting of other people and cultures. I want to find friendships in places I would have not otherwise had. I also really want to save money while traveling and this site is the perfect way to do that. I have found that the places I really want to come back and visit again are the ones I've Couchsurfed in.

Interests

I enjoy talking and listening with people, riding bikes, exploring, hiking, relaxing, playing basketball, biology, and food nutrition.

• concerts
• dancing
• marathon
• running
• traveling
• hiking
• food
• indie rock
• trying new things

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Bad Suns, The Black Keys, Years and Years, Milky Chance, Young the Giant

Movies: Anything Harry Potter, Anything Horror, Anything With Shia LaBeouf, Anything About Science

Books: Jenny Han, Stephen Chbosky, J.K. Rowling, Jay Asher

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I shaved my head for the St. Baldrick's Foundation and raised over $3000 for childhood cancer research.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Simple concepts of biology and natural sciences. About growing up in the Midwest. Being the middle child. Catch phrases I use.

Learn: About cultures I don't know. Physics. How to tie a tie. How to cook a family recipe.

Share: Cooking skills. Morning coffee or tea. A buck or two. Love for dogs.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share stories and an open mind. Also take out. I'm sure I'll have something from somewhere that I can share!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Morocco, Scotland, Spain, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States