I'm a 27-year-old living in Arlington, VA. During the academic year I teach in D.C., and in the summers I teach sailing in Maine. Prior to moving to the D.C. area, I lived and taught in Lyon, France. I have a lovely little bungalow that's about an 8-minute walk (if you're a swift walker) from Pentagon City metro on the blue/yellow line. I play the cello and the guitar, and I enjoy listening to stories. I have a king-size futon available most of the time in a private guest room/study.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy taking weekend jaunts around the east coast, and having a free place to stay means it's much easier for me to commit to impulsive exploration! I'm new to the site and haven't hosted yet, but I look forward to being able to meet people I otherwise wouldn't, hear some good stories, and provide a comfortable launch pad from which to explore D.C.

Interests

Guitar, cello, audio journalism and storytelling, sailing, improv comedy, children's literature, cooking, baking, dancing.

• literature
• dancing
• cooking
• baking
• socializing
• guitar
• sailing
• journalism

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'll share my home! Private room, access to a shared bathroom, kitchen, and a particularly excellent porch swing out front. Backyard is a little treacherous...there's a sink hole I need to figure out. Engineers welcome! Oh, and there's a hammock I found on the street and repaired with cool sailor knots...but I still wouldn't call it comfortable. Usually your feet end up higher than your head. Good for thinking.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Kosovo, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States