CURRENT MISSION

Self-actualization...or...something? I just wanna see lots of cool cities and get a drink.

ABOUT ME

Recently graduated from school, currently working at a ~~hip~~ ad agency in Philadelphia. I love exploring, food and drink (both preparing and consuming!), writing, reading, and being an insufferable music snob.

PHILOSOPHY

Is there such a thing as respectful hedonism?!?

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have a very comfortable couch, and if I clear it with my roommates, you can definitely sleep on it.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've surfed a bit but am always looking for new experiences!

Interests

I'm hugely into music in a bordering socially-debilitating way. I dabble in photography. I can cook you dinner as many nights as you like, and it will even be pretty good! I'm also very interested in cocktails and beer, have a jazz radio show in Philadelphia, play a little bass, and love to read. I suppose I just try to be as well-rounded as possible.

• writing
• photography
• dining
• cooking
• beer
• cocktails
• drinking
• reading
• music
• jazz

Music, Movies, and Books

DEEP BREATH.

Music: LCD Soundsystem. St. Vincent. Charles Mingus. Bill Evans. Eric Dolphy. Kenny Burrell. Shostakovich. Dirty Projectors. Belle & Sebastian. The Velvet Underground. Radiohead. Paul Simon. Talking Heads. Devo. Television. Panda Bear. Feist. Shabazz Palaces. Perez Prado...

Here, just look at this thing... http://www.last.fm/user/stropkoo

MOVIES: I really like Paul Thomas Anderson, Godard, The Coen Brothers, and Stanley Kubrick...I'm really not all that knowledgeable about movies, but I'm always willing to learn!

Books: Borges, David Foster Wallace, DeLillo...y'know, modernist nonsense.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived in Turkey for four months and GAINED NO WEIGHT.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am an obsessive music listener/hoarder and can probably recommend a host of artist/bands that you will enjoy. While I'm not an expert cook, it's a great hobby of mine and I can probably show you a few things if you don't know much yourself. I make a damn good cocktail from time to time, and certainly always have recommendations on any beer list.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook meals (and I'll happily buy some food for you!). Otherwise, I'll be as involved as you want me to be--I can be totally unobrusive, or we can hang out. I'm tidy and if you need any help cleaning or around the house, I am at your service.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Turkey, United States