ABOUT ME

I am adventurous, interested in getting to know people, and a lover of words and stories.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like meeting people in transit.

Interests

Writing, article-reading, outdoors, travel, cooking, health, fitness, hiking, aquariums, philosophy, pop culture, journaling, conversing, and informative YouTube videos.

• culture
• writing
• cooking
• fitness
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• outdoor activities
• hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Lana Del Rey all day. Also: Au Revoir Simone, The Shins, Metric, Macklemore, Fleetwood Mac, Taylor Swift, Santigold, Bowie, Emily Brown, MO, Flight Facilities, K. Flay, Grimes....

Movies: Anything by Sofia Coppola or the Coen Brothers, Donnie Darko, Take This Waltz, Moulin Rouge, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Beginner's, Submarine, The Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore, Another Earth, Scott Pilgrim, Scoop, Spirited Away

Books: love all YA, A Separate Peace, The Great Gatsby, Leaves of Grass, Lord of the Flies, Frankenstein

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Dove with giant manta rays. One had a 17 foot wingspan. (!!!)

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, England, France, Germany, Italy, Lesotho, Netherlands, Scotland, South Africa, Wales