CURRENT MISSION

Right now I'm just working seasonal jobs and adventuring every chance I have in between.

ABOUT ME

Well I used to work at a college as a janitor, even though I felt like I was smarter than most of the students. Sometimes I would see equations left on the chalkboards and I would solve them. But then I realized how much I love cooking. And how much I loved traveling. And so I embarked upon a life of cooking and tasting and living in new places. As much of a recluse as I can be, I love people. It's one thing to explore a new city, but a completely different thing to see it from a local's point of view. That's why I would like to get more involved with couchsurfing.

PHILOSOPHY

Now that I am just about done paying off school loans, I just want to travel. Everywhere. My top 5 dream destinations changes nearly constantly. There are so many interesting places to see and each place looks different from every person's eyes. It's an ever-evolving adventure.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've done a bit of surfing, and I must admit that they were some of the most amazing times.

Interests

Music, dancing, cooking, karaoke, trying new foods, taking and looking at photographs, meeting new people, learning all I can about anything and everything, reading, writing, sewing, various other crafts.

• writing
• dancing
• cooking
• drinking
• crafts
• reading
• traveling
• music
• karaoke
• hiking
• surfing
• boxing

Music, Movies, and Books

Step Brothers, Wristcutters, Amelie, Love Me If You Dare, Zoolander, Always Sunny, Trailer Park Boys, Workaholics

The yeah yeah yeahs, Fleetwood Mac, The xx, Hall and Oates, Maiden Heights, Ratatat, RjD2, Kid Cudi, Lumineers, Of Monsters and Men, Purity Ring, Childish Gambino, The Rapture Alt-J

Blood Bones and Butter, Harry Potter, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Cinderella Ate My Daughter, Great Gatsby

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My experience in Mexico is hands-down the most memorable. I climbed the Pyramid of the Sun, and swam with sea turtles and barracudas in Akumal. Though perhaps a bit less impressive, in Maine I spent three summers working on Monhegan Island. Ten miles in the middle of the ocean is this 1 1/2 by 3/4 of a mile sea-mountain that boasts 17 miles of hiking trails. Some of my favorite adventures took place here. There was never a shortage of things to do, even if we had to think slightly outside of the box.

Teach, Learn, Share

What I want to learn through couch surfing is how locals live. The places you eat, drink, and spend sunny days. I want to learn the things that travel guides don't include. In return I can cook and share my skills in the kitchen. I'm also a master dishwasher and housekeeper, so I'm always willing to pitch in around the house. Above all I would like to make some real connections with people, enabling me to someday return the favor.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States