I was born and raised in California's capitol, which at the time of writing is the number four hipster city in the nation.

I was a band geek, and I have been playing the alto saxophone since I was 10 along with various other instruments. More recently, I've picked up the ukulele, but I only know one song. Ha.

At 17, I moved to Belgium for a year as part of an exchange program and I became semi-fluent in French. I also caught a nasty little travel bug, which led me to study in Bordeaux, France last year. Now, I am preparing to start my master's degree in Germany.

I have a reputation for being awkward, but don't let this discourage you. People usually tell me I'm a joy to be around after they get past the initial shock. I love laughing and making stupid jokes. (Un)fortunately, I have inherited my dad's sense of humor.

I am not able to accept any guests at this time, but hopefully I will be able to in the near future.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I need friends.

I also do a lot of solo traveling, so sometimes it's nice to have someone around who knows what they're doing.

Meeting new people and experiencing different cultures is nice, too.

Interests

I love to crochet, and I also enjoy baking. One of my favorite pastimes is curling up in a blanket and watching Netflix.
I also like outdoor activities like running, hiking, boating, and swimming.

• animals
• theater
• baking
• running
• boating
• traveling
• crochet
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• swimming
• sightseeing

Music, Movies, and Books

Pop, hip-hop, classical.
Grease, The Little Rascals, and Forest Gump.
Currently reading: Memoir of a Thinking Radish by Peter Medawar

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I moved to a French speaking country without ever hearing a native speaker speak French.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to crochet, or help you improve your English.
I want to learn how to cook a traditional meal, so I can host a dinner party, and brag about it to my friends back home.
I can share the half-eaten candy bar in my purse.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a great conversationalist, and an even better listener. I have many stories to share from my travels, and from life in general. I can also offer a helping hand, and even whip up some classic American sweets.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, France, Germany, United States