Hi! I'm aspiring to a PhD in clinical psych, so if you are going through a hard time I'll listen for hours, get out the ice cream, and slip you a pile of biz cards to hand out to all your friends. I'm a big traveler, I like artsy stuff, I can't dance, saying I'm fluent in Slovak is a big stretch, and all 9 year olds think I'm Ally Dawson and ask for my autograph.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My best traveling experiences have been due to Couchsurfing. There's no better way to get acquainted with a place than to stay with a local, go out with them, and learn from them.

Interests

Prose writing, painting, sculpting, traveling, cooking, drinking myself under the table, karaoke, fearing my boss, twirling my hair

• writing
• dancing
• cooking
• wine
• drinking
• traveling
• crochet
• painting
• karaoke

Music, Movies, and Books

Books (authors): Nabokov, Hesse, DFW, Sebald, Matt Ridley
Movies: The Lion King, A Beautiful Mind, Braveheart, Dangerous Beauty
Music: Guns n Roses, U2, Simon & Garfunkel, Reggae (love that song), the Wham! Pandora station, Ricky Martin

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Skied the bunny slope.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would like to learn any skills that don't involve athleticism, like how to grow moss balls or crochet or cook wontons.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Secrets and a bottle of wine.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Portugal, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Spain, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Poland, Scotland, Slovakia, United States