I'm an American in my late 20s. I've lived all over the USA but currently am in the San Francisco Bay area. I work in publishing so I read a lot and love discussing books and writing. I enjoy hiking and camping. San Francisco has some of the best drag queens in the world so I love drag shows. I taught myself to swim a few years ago.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've only been in the position to travel internationally last year and I love it so far though it can be intimidating at times. Visiting a place is much more enjoyable when you know a friendly face, so that's why I'm excited to start couchsurfing.

Interests

• writing
• gardening
• reading
• hiking
• camping

Music, Movies, and Books

Because I work in publishing I read a lot of contemporary literature. I love books by Alice Munro, Mavis Gallant, Jonathan Safran Foer, Arundhati Roy, James Salter, Dorianne Laux, Linda Gregg, Jack Gilbert, Louise Erdrich, Amy Hempel, etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sleeping in a hammock on the Colombian coast.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd love to make new pen pals and get cooking tips.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Colombia, Hong Kong, Portugal, Spain, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States