I am a trained anthropologist and writer looking to start a new life back home in the US. I have lived in China, the UK, and Morocco and have travelled a lot, and am planning to head out West to find a spot for me to thrive!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Looking for places to crash as I begin a new chapter in my life.

Interests

I really like meeting new people and sharing unique ideas about the world.

• animals
• cats
• yoga
• running
• motorcycles
• anthropology
• health
• queer
• china
• turkey
• open source
• morocco

Music, Movies, and Books

Ohh...recently, El Buho, Arvo Part, Yasmine Hamdan, Terror Jr, Deadmau5, and Taylor McFerrin for music. Really liked Blackkklansman but am generally more cut out for TV series; Deadwood is amazing, as is Bojack Horseman. Books...When Species Meet, the Botany of Desire, and the His Dark Materials series.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed to the top of Mount Cameroon!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can tell you some cool stories about my adventures around the world. I speak pretty good Mandarin and some French, and can comment on life in the Midwest! I a

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good vibes and wisdom. ;)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, China, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cameroon, China, Morocco, United Kingdom, United States