CURRENT MISSION

To find new adventures and make a laugh out of every day

ABOUT ME

Why do I want to travel? Because I never went away! I'm here to break away from comfortable. Big pillows and warm duvets aren't for me. All I ask for is a tiny corner or a rickety couch to lay my head. In return, I'll mow your grass, paint your walls, cook you dinner. (Disclaimer: I can't guarantee it's five-star cuisine.) More importantly, you'll have a friend.

My name is Jay. I'm 29, and I live in Pennsylvania, U.S.A. I work as a media relations specialist, student affairs director for a university and also as a journalist for a newspaper. I have the summer off so I am looking to travel to all the places I've heard of. I am seeking out new towns, friends, culture along the way. I'm fascinated by cities, and I want to experience what it's like to be apart of a vibrant urban European culture.

PHILOSOPHY

Peace out. Fly low. Rock on.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

By being courteous and grateful.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Many years ago, a nice person on here helped a poor recent college graduate with a pull-out bed and a delicious cup of tea while I was in a bind in Baltimore. Friends in Philadelphia, New York and Boston have always been kind enough to offer their couches to me; however, it's only natural that not too many people are willing to let me host them in Scranton.

Interests

Cool stuff, baseball, old movies, The Simpsons, collecting random things from the Salvation Army

• culture
• cooking
• flying
• movies
• traveling
• painting
• sports
• baseball
• communications
• emergency services
• journalism

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Annie Hall, Casablanca, Manhattan, Silver Linings Playbook, Oh Brother Where Art Thou?, Paper Moon

Music: Wilco, Lisa Hannigan, Lykke Li, Slow Club, The Xx, Lissie, Shins, Arcade Fire, The Head and the Heart, Laura Marling, Deer Tick

Books: Out Stealing Horses, Franny and Zooey, Visit from the Goon Squad, Super Sad True Love Story, Last Call in the City of Bridges

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once helped the police crack a mass bicycle thievery scheme.

Teach, Learn, Share

Journalism, Sports, Bob Dylan, Driving

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Slovenia, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States