I'm open to hanging out and making friends, but have no problem being completely independent. I try to figure things out on my own and don't depend heavily on hosts.

I'm a lifelong night owl who has lived all over the US and in Spain. I sleep very late every day, so I can't stay anywhere that might pose a problem.

I work remotely as a writer for an agency in Chicago, so I frequently travel.

I'm a non-smoker who does not use drugs. I rarely drink.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

When I travel, I want to be part of a community and stay in a house or apartment. I'm interested in a slice of local life more than tourist attractions.

Interests

Growing up in the foothills in Colorado, I became passionate about outdoor sports. A lot of my travel revolves around nature, climbing, swimming, skiing, hiking, etc.

I like making art, dancing to local bands, and trying new things that others suggest.

• arts
• writing
• singing
• dancing
• drinking
• traveling
• painting
• drawing
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• skiing
• sports
• rock climbing
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

BOOKS
Anything by Augusten Burroughs, The Peach Keeper, Grendel, Gilgamesh, Viper Wine, The Forgery of Venus, Matilda, Locked in Time, etc....

MOVIES
Wild Tales (Relatos Salvajes) was my favorite movie this year. I love the Beavis and Butthead movie. My favorite TV show is Shaun the Sheep.

MUSIC
I just discovered Chelsea Wolfe. She's interesting to me right now. It's funny because I usually listen to really happy music like "Let's Misbehave" by Irving Aaronson.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I did a past life regression through hypnosis. My friend is a hypnotist and wanted to experiment with it, so he made me into his test subject.

Teach, Learn, Share

Almost everyone in my family is an artist or craftsman. I can teach you how to draw, paint, or make stained glass or jewelry.

What I Can Share with Hosts

If you play an instrument or sing, I can join in.

I'm very clean and respectful of when other people are sleeping, even if they're on a completely different schedule from me.

I adjust well to the customs of other peoples' homes.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Germany, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mexico, Spain, Turks and Caicos Islands

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain