CURRENT MISSION

Writing about the damming of the Columbia River

ABOUT ME

I'm a college student in Seattle, Washington attending the University of Washington, where I study English literature and Spanish. I spent last spring semester in Cadiz, Spain studying abroad and traveling (including some couch-surfing). I like to go out and have a good time, enjoy some fine (or cheap) beers, and meet new people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Couchsurfed in Bilbao and London.

Interests

Music-playing it, listening to it. I play guitar and piano. Reading-really into literature and creative writing. Running-I was a cross-country/track runner for a long time, still into it. Other fun outdoor things-hiking, camping, etc. Cycling, swimming, basketball, other sports.

• writing
• literature
• beer
• running
• instructor
• reading
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• piano
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• sports
• basketball
• track and field
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite bands: Radiohead, the Pixies, Sigur Ros, Modest Mouse, David Bowie. Recent concerts I've been to: Sigur Ros, Iron and Wine, the Decemberists. Favorite movies: The Big Lebowski, Pulp Fiction (and other Tarantino movies), Wes Andersen movies (Royal Tenenbaums, etc), Tim Burton movies. Favorite authors: Kurt Vonnegut, Chuck Palahniuk, Kerouac, Bret Easton Ellis, Jonathan Safran Foer.

Teach, Learn, Share

I've played guitar for a few years, piano for a few more, taken a little music theory. I can build a pretty decent fire, was a certified swim instructor in the past. I'm moderately well-versed in a variety of English literature. So turns out I don't have many practical skills to share.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Ireland, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States