California native, now living in San Francisco. I grew up around the world, moving to a new country every few years.

Technology, design, creativity, the arts...those are some of the things that are interesting and/or important to me. Community is also something I value, whether it's a community of friends, neighbors, creatives, or coworkers.

I volunteer with queer youth. It is probably the most important activity I'm involved with right now, and I'm crazy about the kids I get to see every week.

If I can't host, I'm up for showing you around, exploring with you, grabbing a beer/coffee/tea/snack/etc.!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on CS to meet people, build community, explore, learn, share knowledge, have fun! I would love to be able to host people, although it can sometimes be challenging due to roommates.

Interests

• arts
• design
• beer
• coffee
• technology
• socializing
• camping
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Queen and Freddie Mercury, MIKA, Sigur Ròs, The Cure, The Killers, some classical and some jazz, Whitney Houston, Elton John, Bjork, The Decemberists, some Broadway, the music from Gladiator, Mates of State, Girlyman, random 80's and 90's stuff

Movies. here are some favorites i could just watch over and over and over: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Mysterious skin.Gladiator. Billy Elliot. indiana Jones. Donnie Darko. Star Wars. Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

Books. It's too difficult to pick favorites! I used to read like crazy, not so much anymore. And I have a really bad memory for books and movies, which is unfortunate.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Three week road trip from California to Pennsylvania. I spent a week of it camping in south Utah, and am longing to go back soon.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, China, Egypt, France, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Barbados, Japan, Morocco, Tunisia, United States