I'm a recent university graduate living in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. At University I studied Philosophy and Japanese, with the ultimate goal of becoming a Chiropractor and Applied Kinesiologist. I am fascinated by the Japanese culture, and now that I have graduated I am taking it upon myself to become fluent in Japanese. I am a poi spinner, avid skier, and amateur calligrapher. I believe making international friendships and learning about different cultures is key to having a happy, fulfilling life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet people from all over the world that can offer me experiences from different cultures. I want to make lasting friendships with people both domesticly and abroad, and in turn offer my knowledge and hospitality to others.

Interests

Philosophy, Calligraphy, Skiing, Social Justice, Chiropractic/Alternative medicine, the Japanese language, Cooking, Wine, and Reading

• culture
• books
• cooking
• wine
• dieting
• reading
• cars
• socializing
• painting
• drawing
• skiing
• calligraphy
• medicine
• beaches
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Classical, Folk, Electronic, Americana, Bluegrass, Hip-Hop, Jazz

Movies:
Saving Private Ryan, Life is Beautiful, Being John Malkovich, Fargo

Books:
The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco, The Elephant Vanishes by Haruki Murakami, 10 Nights of Dreams by Natsume Souseki

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Backpacked and canoed the Magnetawan River in Ontario, Canada over a period of 8 days, hiked the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, and spun fire poi at sunset on the beaches of Florida

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach people how to spin Poi, how to solve a Rubik's cube, English, Philosophy, how to Ski, and how to live on a gluten free diet.

I would like to learn conversational (apart from "textbook") Japanese, how to work on cars, and how to draw and paint!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking, cleaning, friendly conversation, southern hospitality and positive energy.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Japan

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States