I am a United States, California native with an artistic soul and an engineering mind. I worked as a programmer for several years and have lately been teaching programming to kids!

I am an exceptionally friendly, positive and athletic person. In my free time I am also a singer-songwriter, musician, and multi-instrumentalist, so I can share my love of music with you (singing, violin, piano, guitar...)

My latest artistic endeavors have included performing with an improv troupe, figure skating, and playing the violin. I really enjoy new artistic pursuits, especially when I can share them with those around me (cooking new dishes is my newest passion!)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love having conversations, especially with folks I meet while travelling. Much better than the television or pool of a hotel.

It is also wonderful to learn about other cultures, languages, favorite breakfasts, etc. (My favorite breakfast lately has been chocolate granola with blackberries, banana, and peanut butter)

Interests

• singing
• movies
• podcasts
• music
• violin
• philosophy
• computers
• songwriting

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Saga (Comic), The Little Prince, Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, Stargirl, Bartimaeus Trilogy

Movies: Arrival, 20th Century Women, Into the Woods, I Origins

Video Games: Life is Strange, The Witness, Portal, Spelunky

TV Shows: Steven Universe, The OA, Halt and Catch Fire, Fleabag, Better Call Saul

Music: Paramore, Sara Bareilles, Owl City, Kina Grannis, LIGHTS, Lucy Dacus, Frank Turner

Food: Crab cakes, chocolate cheesecake, Al Pastor Tacos, Grape Nuts, Weetabix

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I traveled in Spain for three months, the whole while staying with wonderful local families!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can also teach a variety of physical skills like basic tennis and figure skating.

I can tutor variety of subjects, from math to programming to writing...

I can share my own music and also share how I go about creating it. Basic piano, violin, guitar, singing, etc.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A positive attitude and a love of good conversation, as well as all I listed in the Teach, Learn, Share section!

Ice Skating
Tennis
Violin
Singing
Piano
Guitar

Countries I’ve Visited

Spain, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States