I'm a graduate student at the University of Missouri. I drink a lot of coffee and I read a lot of books. I care about social justice and being outside.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've had nothing but fantastic experiences with Couchsurfing while traveling in Europe, the Middle East and India. I use Couchsurfing as an affordable and educational way to travel, and to meet new people with similar interests.

Interests

I love reading, hiking, rock climbing, dancing (badly) and exploring. I like staying in with a good book just as much as I like going out.

• books
• dancing
• coffee
• drinking
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• rock climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Authors: Kurt Vonnegut, Milan Kundera, Toni Morrison, Malcolm Gladwell, Mary Roach

Books: Harry Potter, all the classics

Music: Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys, Maxwell, The XX, Arctic Monkeys, The Kooks, Ratatat, Al Green, Ingrid Michaelson, John Legend, Girl Talk and Avril Lavigne (duh)

Movies: When Harry Met Sally, 2 Days in Paris, The Lion King, Harold and Maude, What The Bleep Do We Know

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went to Paris Pride alone in 2013 and met up with a group of Couchsurfers before the parade. International strangers became fast friends, and it was one of the most memorable weekends of my life.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Greece, India, Ireland, Israel, Netherlands

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States