I am a 23 year old landscape architect with a passion of studying human interaction with the urban landscape. I was born and raised in Southern California, and I guess I am the stereotypical Californian since I surf and skateboard. I love to bike and think it's the way of the future! I like to do film photography when I travel and I also love exploring new music and experimenting as a DJ. I am very open-minded and tolerant off all genders,races, sexualities. I identify as a pansexual and also consider myself an environmentalist; I have a detestation for cars and have been a vegetarian for the last 6 years.

I am now studying my master's in Sustainable Architecture and Landscape Design here in Piacenza, Italy. I hope to gain an international view of urban design to take back to the US, when (or if) I return in a few years.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think the best way to understand a place, is to understand its people. Couchsurfing gives me an opportunity to experience the real people in the city I am traveling in. I love meeting new people and having a chance to understand their cultures and way of life.

Interests

• architecture
• fashion
• photography
• film making
• music festivals
• music
• philosophy
• urban exploration
• film
• biking
• good conversation
• 420
• urban
• photoshop
• urbanism
• lgbtq+

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
I was a radio DJ for four years and because of this I developed an eclectic taste. I grew up on jazz and the Rolling Stones. My music preference evolved into Ska and Punk, then folk punk and a bit of indie. Now, I can be found listening to experimental, electronic and world music. Here is a link to my spotify.
https://open.spotify.com/user/1276123260
I love sharing music, so feel free to follow!
I am in the process of learning to spin vinyl, but unfortunately my equipment is in the States, so that is on hold.

Movies:
I am a huge fan of movies, and love making films with my friends. My recent favorites include Moonlight, Boyhood, Spirited Away, etc. My favorite films are independent and international ones.

Books:
I am a fan of Science fiction - authors like Ray Bradbury and Haruki Murakami.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A low-maintenance stay, with some music sharing and maybe some philosophical debate/discussions!

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Scotland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, United States