I am very open-minded and enjoy intellectual conversation. I really enjoy coffee and reading. I grew up in the Chicago area. Then lived in Washington, DC for over 10 years where I got my Masters degree in public policy and worked as a legislative analyst. A few short years ago I moved to the Gulf Coast and enjoy this area. Alabama is one of America's best kept secrets.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Interested in meeting people that are traveling through the Gulf Coast region. My favorite saying here is "It is another beautiful day in paradise".

Interests

• coffee
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• public policy

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite music: I listen to everything from Classical music to Top 40 to Country. My favorites include U2, Pearl Jam, Beastie Boys, Rage Against the Machine. Red Hot Chili Peppers, Frank Sinatra. I really like to read. In the first 6 months of 2015 I read over 25 books. Pretty much all non-fiction: biographies and one book that stood out recently is The Innovators.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Scotland, Switzerland, United Kingdom