Traveling around Europe for my first time, from Portland, OR, USA. Exploring art, music and the world while meeting new people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Traveling to new cities is best with local hosts. It's more fun... for everyone!

Interests

• animals
• arts
• culture
• writing
• books
• literature
• architecture
• design
• graphic design
• street art
• photography
• concerts
• dancing
• environment
• cooking
• beer
• coffee
• exercise
• walking
• technology
• board games
• reading
• magic
• music
• live music
• karaoke
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• camping
• surfing
• snowboarding
• skateboarding
• swimming
• economics
• teaching
• journalism
• volunteering
• mountains
• quantum physics
• performance art
• sustainability
• craft beer
• programming
• meeting new people
• experimental music
• data science
• cycle touring
• sustainable living
• ambient music
• splitboarding
• abstract art
• zines

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm a huge music lover / nerd - my tastes run the gamut, maximally pop, maximally experimental - e.g. I love Lorde, Carly Rae Jensen, Young Thug, Kanye West, but also Arca, Tim Hecker, William Basinski, The Books. From ambient tape loops to K-Pop to Ethiopian Jazz to footwork to Jersey Club to choral music - I'm in!

If I'm at home, I usually have 10-15 books out from my local library. I also enjoy a wide range of movies - my favorites include Brazil, Once Upon A Time In The West, Exit Through The Gift Shop and anything by John Hughes.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Submitted a proposal for a skateboarder emoji to the Unicode Consortium

Teach, Learn, Share

I love sharing music and art. I'm very curious and enjoy learning about the details of everything.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can recommend new music based on your tastes - like Discover Weekly on Spotify only better!

If you have time, I'd love to take you out to an art museum or live music. I love to share meals and talk.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Egypt, Germany, Japan, Jordan, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States