CURRENT MISSION

See the world, make new friends, learn new things

ABOUT ME

I was born and raised in Washington, DC, but have spent the past few years living and working in Costa Rica, Colombia, and Japan. I am easy-going, open-minded, respectful, and friendly. I enjoy doing things outdoors, like hiking, camping, and playing sports, but also like going to bars and concerts.

PHILOSOPHY

The Golden Rule - Treat others how you want to be treated.

Karma

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have hosted many people in DC and Medellin and stayed with hosts in Brazil and Australia. I believe the best way to travel is meeting locals. I also like attending CS events like language exchanges and happy hours.

Interests

Hiking and Camping, Music/Concerts, Museums, Cooking, Reading, Sports, Movies, Crossword Puzzles, Jeopardy/Trivia, Languages, The Simpsons, Seinfeld

• culture
• concerts
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• yoga
• happy hour
• trivia
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• puzzles
• music
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• sports
• teaching
• languages
• language exchange

Music, Movies, and Books

Back to the Future, The Big Lebowski, Rushmore, Boogie Nights, Stand By Me, Ghostbusters

Elvis, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Talking Heads, Ween, The Clash, The Ramones, Guns n Roses, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The White Stripes, Phish, My Morning Jacket, The Black Keys.... Reggae, Funk, Electronic, Rock en Espanol, Salsa, Merengue.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and HuckelBerry Finn,
The Hardy Boys, The Outsiders,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Four days hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Pichu

Teach, Learn, Share

I am an English teacher and am always happy to speak with anyone who wants to practice. I can also teach basic-intermediate Spanish, or give some advice about teaching in Asia or Latin America.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Interesting stories, funny jokes, and good food. I love to cook, and I think sharing meals is a great way to connect with people and show gratitude to hosts.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, South Korea, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Colombia, Costa Rica, Japan, United States