I’m from Orange County, CA and have been living in Los Angeles for the past 3 years. Prior to that, I lived in Laos and China for about 14 months.

Looking to travel, make friends, sightsee, and hike

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet locals! Makes the experience much more meaningful.

Hope to find a couch here and there as well. Also have one to give if you’re ever in Los Angeles.

Interests

Hiking, rock climbing, drums, comedy, most sports, NBA, public radio
Also passionate about ending homelessness/poverty. I’ve worked in homeless services for the past few years.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music- LCD Soundsystem, Frank Ocean, Why?, Gilberto Gil, Lou Reed, David Bowie, Talking Heads, Neil Young, Michael Hurley, Nina Simone, King Krule, Pixies, Radiohead, Alex G, Tribe Called Quest. Open to most

Movies- Burn After Reading, 2001, Birdman, Hereditary, Scott Pilgrim, Parasite

Comedians- Eric Andre, Tig Notaro, Sacha Baron Cohen, Hannibal Burress, Tim & Eric, Nathan Fielder, Lauren Lapkus, Maria Bamford

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Got stranded in the Swiss Alps for a night during a thunderstorm- survived!

Teach, Learn, Share

Can teach English, some Lao, and a little Spanish.

Knowledgeable about traveling in Southeast Asia and Europe if you’re looking to plan a trip

What I Can Share with Hosts

Friendship, beer, wine, handshakes