"dude, suckin' at something is the first step to being sorta good at something."-Jake the dog

I'm an alien, or...haylien, if you will.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My first couchsurfing experience was in Australia at the beginning of a study abroad program, and it was such a fun time I had to do it again, and return the favor when I got home by hosting surfers at my own place. It is great to be able to show a traveler the local spots and as a surfer it is great to have a guide and friend in a foreign place.

A few summers later, I spent two months traveling around Europe and once again, had the greatest time with the wonderful people that hosted me.

Surfing a couch is always an amazing experience, and definitely beats some boring hotel.

Interests

outside things, like hiking and climbing
inside things, like reading and video gaming
dogs

• dogs
• reading
• traveling
• guitar
• hiking
• surfing
• rock climbing
• study abroad
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

I read all the time and to pick a favorite book would be like asking me to pick a favorite dog (it's Darwin) and I watch adventure time or some other cartoon basically every morning so if you can get down with that we will be friends for life. And I like music, but my tastes are always evolving.

I can't make decisions.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Continued to live despite my student loans

Teach, Learn, Share

I like to learn new things and share stories and experiences with surfers. Anything from a new recipe to learning some guitar chords. I always learn something when I host or surf. Even if it's something small that you can transfer into your own life and philosophy. Like a new way to make toast.

What I Can Share with Hosts

my winning personality

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States