I'm a clinical psychology researcher from Rochester, NY. I love meeting new people, learning new things, and seeing the world!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because it's the best way to travel. I love this community and value the friendships that have come from it.

Interests

Live music, dancing, exploring, hiking, kayaking, summer festivals

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - just about anything and everything. I play ukulele and guitar, so jamming in person with friends is my absolute favorite. My spotify is all over the place -- artsy folksy stuff, pop-ish stuff, trashy 80s workout playlists, old school hip hop, cinematic/instrumental stuff, classic rock.

Books - I tend to read a lot of non-fiction books in psychology, medicine, public policy, and biology, but I love storytelling and fiction, too.

Movies - I love all things Marvel, and have watched the original star wars trilogy about 6000 times. I'm a sucker for Pixar movies, too.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- Traveled backwards in time (kinda) flying from Moscow to Helsinki. Time zones are great!
- Taken a solo roadtrip all across the US for a few months, from Portland, ME to Portland, OR
- Gotten injured in the mountains & then ran into a bear
- Survived the whole bear experience

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach:
- Ukulele
- Some guitar stuff
- Music theory
- Obscure facts about Rochester, NY and the Erie Canal
- I'm a writer, so I can also help edit papers, resumes, etc
- I can help write LinkedIn profiles and dating profiles, too! I love doing that for friends

I'd love to learn:
- About local places, history, people
- How to climb rocks
- How to throw a frisbee
- Photography

SHARE
- Experiences and conversation!
- All of the jam sessions

What I Can Share with Hosts

Genuine gratitude for giving me a place to stay! I can also play a song of your choice or read through the most recent draft of your novel (or essay or poetry or other writing). I'm happy to lend a hand with basic housework or gardening, too!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Italy, Mexico, Russian Federation, Switzerland, United Kingdom