Currently, a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer serving in the Isan region of Thailand. I love trying new foods, meeting new people, and exploring new places through parks and museums. I also enjoying reading, comedy and sketch shows, and craft beer!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am hoping to continue meeting new people as I travel after my Peace Corps service and learning about new places and cultures! Peace Corps has taught me that the real joy and beauty in traveling is in connection with place and other people, so just playing tourist isn't going to cut it for me! This trip will be mostly solo, and while I identify as an introvert, it's always nice to have some company every once in a while.

Interests

• reading
• sustainable living
• comedy shows
• sourdough bread
• flexitarian
• chicago blackhawks
• movie theaters

Music, Movies, and Books

Books -- Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder, The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver, Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri.

Movies -- When Harry Met Sally, Crazy Rich Asians, Gone Girl, Pride and Prejudice, Tarzan.

Music -- pop, alt rock, and indie! Carly Rae Jepsen, Maggie Rogers, Tove Lo, Ariana Grande, Jimmy Eat World, Fall Out Boy, Weezer, Tame Impala, the Arctic Monkeys, etc.

Teach, Learn, Share

Learn... Very eager to learn how to make new foods, especially Thai food and bread!

What I Can Share with Hosts

How to make som tum (papaya salad) -- either Thai or Lao style depending on what kind of food you like! I would also be happy to teach a little conversational Thai. I am also hoping to travel with small Thai coins if you're interested in collecting international currency.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Thailand, United States