CURRENT MISSION
Traveling back to Argentina to see friends in BsAs, then on to check out Salta and then to Brazil. I like the idea of couch surfing because I think staying with local people gives you more of a feel for a place, and you get to know local spots.

ABOUT ME
I grew up in a small town in Indiana bred to love of basketball and corn on the cob. I spent 4 years studying various subjects at the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio, finally settling on journalism. Upon graduation realized that wasn't it. After a year back in Indiana I set out for the Big City, New York City. I spent 5 years there finding myself, living in Jersey, Manhattan, Queens, and finally falling in love with Brooklyn. I worked as a project manager in advertising, what you might consider babysitting for adults. I loved the creative energy and the great interesting people I met.

I took my first solo trip to Costa Rica in 2007, and have wanted to travel long-term for years. I left a great life in New York for a year on the road, realizing my passion for Spanish language and wanting to experience and learn about other cultures. Wanting to see more of my own country before setting out, I took a 2.5 month cross-country bicycle trip in the States, I set off for Guatemala to study Spanish, then traveled through Chile, Brazil, Argentina (lived in BsAs), Bolivia, and Colombia, soaking up all I could about the culture.

I now live back in NYC, and travel and adventure when I can.

PHILOSOPHY

This moment is all I have.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have met a lot of people through CS, and love the idea of seeing new places from the couch of a local. I think it's a great way to get to meet new people, and learn more about the world.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I haven't couch surfed yet, but I'm looking forward to doing so.
I have met people through the site, but have yet to sleep on a couch. Am hoping to start in early 2012 traveling in South America.

Interests

dancing, yoga, going to shows, music, writing, learning Spanish and anything new, outdoors, sunshine, art, blogging, meeting new people, traveling, biking

• arts
• culture
• writing
• dancing
• yoga
• traveling
• blogging
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• surfing
• basketball
• journalism

Music, Movies, and Books

I love reading! Am trying to read all in Spanish now, but sometimes allow the guilty pleasure English read!

I am always interested in learning about new music.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Rode my bike across the USA.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, United States

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