CURRENT MISSION

To spend time with people I wouldn't ordinarily encounter

ABOUT ME

I am a native Californian (from san francisco) who lived in NYC for many years. I enjoy hefty snowfalls, the summer solstice, exploring the culinary wonders of new york, running on large mountains and hills, meeting new people, and playing a variety of games including backgammon, charades, chess, and many others. Although I sometimes fall victim to routines, I make an effort to be spontaneous and optimistic. Recently, I have been producing documentaries and am pursuing film professionally.

PHILOSOPHY

Keep moving. When I'm stuck, I go running in hills.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

The foundation that couchsurfing is built upon embodies what I believe the world can use more of- trust, friendship, and open-mindedness. I am always eager to learn more about new people, cultures, and want to do my part to improve perceptions of America abroad (we need it more than ever).

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have hosted several guests and found all of them wonderfully stimulating

Interests

Trail running, film, cooking, writing, chess, backgammon.

• writing
• running
• movies
• chess
• outdoor activities
• astronomy
• mathematics

Music, Movies, and Books

The last few books I read are: "What is the What" by Dave Eggers, "The Three Body Problem" by Liu Cixin, and much of the Harry Potter series. The author who's work I most admire (but struggle to wrap my mind around sometimes) is Vladimir Nabokov. Not sure how I would define my taste in music, as I enjoy aspects of almost any genre. Artists I listen to a lot... Portugal the Man, The Strokes, Animal Collective, Kendrick Lamar, The Shins, Mos Def. My favorite TV show is Chef's Table.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I recently got back from an trip to India, where I was teaching Math and English to impoverished children. I'm still struggling to verbalize how powerful and life-changing this experience was.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Italy, Japan, Laos, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States