CURRENT MISSION

To have new experiences and grow as an individual

ABOUT ME

I moved to Louisville on a whim in February 2011 after completing a year of service as an AmeriCorps VISTA in Greensboro, NC. Even though I didn't really have a plan in place when I got here, I have created a pretty great life for myself. I currently work as a copywriter for Amazon Fashion. Contrary to public opinion, robots don't write the bullet points next to that shirt or dress you're thinking about purchasing. I do. I definitely work to live, instead of the other way around and value having enough free time to pursue my non-work related interests. I also co-manage a local happy hour blog called Our Happy Hours www.ourhappyhrs.com. Louisville travelers should check it out for a list of local and affordable food and drink specials.

PHILOSOPHY

My idea of success is having a life filled with diverse experiences. I'm enjoying living in Louisville but the right job, person, or experience could easily sway me away to another city. I hope to live in many different places and meet all kinds of different people before I settle down.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I love meeting new people, so hosting surfers is always fun. I also would love to be hosted by any friendly, centrally located, folks in the cities that I travel to.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have hosted couch surfers from Ohio, South Africa, West Virginia, New York, North Carolina, Massachusetts, and DC. I also, occasionally attend couch surfer meetups in Louisville.

Interests

I enjoy: trying new local restaurants (especially ones that serve an awesome brunch), drinking craft beer, watching stand-up comedy and improv shows, contra, swing, and salsa dancing, listening to live music,and playing trivia games. I am always up for a lively philosophical or political discussion as well.

• fashion
• dancing
• salsa dancing
• dining
• beer
• drinking
• happy hour
• trivia
• traveling
• blogging
• music
• live music

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Books: I love to read and have too many favorites to list. Some of my favorite authors include: David Sedaris, Augsten Burroughs, Chelsea Handler, Barbara Ehrenreich, Chuck Palahnuik, and Tom Robbins.

Favorite Movies: Hedwig and The Angry Inch, almost anything directed by Judd Apatow (tv shows or movies), Willow, Away We Go, Arsenic and Old Lace, High Fidelity, When Harry Met Sally, Secretary, Death at a Funeral (British version), Zombie films...

Favorite Music: John Legend, Sallie Ford and the Sound Outside, Thao and the Get Down Stay Down, Old Crow Medicine Show, Gillian Welch, Alison Krauss, Otis Redding, Sly and the Family Stone, LCD Soundsystem, Arcade Fire, Of Monsters and Men, Florence and the Machine, more...

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Ireland, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States