CURRENT MISSION

Peace. Love. Happiness.

ABOUT ME

I study Creative Writing at my American university, and I enjoy writing poetry, creative essays, and short fiction. One day I would like to take a road trip across the United States, beginning in California and ending at Jack Kerouac's grave in Lowell, MA.

Post-college plans involve joining the Peace Corps and after that, moving to New York City and (hopefully) working for the United Nations. And penning a Pulitzer. ;)

PHILOSOPHY

I think the purpose of life is communication, to interact with everyone around you. Everyone has a story, with twists and surprise endings and unexpected obstacles and side-trips. If we take the time to listen to people and try to understand them, I think the world would be a better, more compassionate place.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have couchsurfed in Bucharest, Krakow, Amsterdam (two hosts), London, and Paris...and it was wonderful every time! : )

Interests

Theatre, Literature, Art (all kinds but especially photography), Conversation, Cities, Music, Spelling Bees, Coffee and Tea, Cards (Poker, Rummy, etc), Traveling (of course)

• arts
• writing
• books
• literature
• poetry
• photography
• coffee
• shopping
• traveling
• poker
• music

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: sampling...The Beatles, The Academy Is, Green Day, Beastie Boys, Daphne Loves Derby, Death Cab For Cutie, Eels, Gym Class Heroes, Ian Brown, Iron & Wine, Jack's Mannequin, Motion City Soundtrack, Kate Nash, Jimmy Eat World, Kanye West, Lenny Kravitz, Mayday Parade, African World Beat

Books: The Fountainhead (Rand), 1984 (Orwell), The Perks of Being a Wallflower (Chbosky), Augusten Burroughs, David Sedaris, Watchmen

Movies: Fight Club, The Matrix Trilogy, X-Men, The Queen, V for Vendetta, Rent, Love Actually, Definitely Maybe, Horror movies

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

saw Michelangelo's David, climbed the tower of Pisa, partied in the Red Light District of Hamburg, saw a volcano erupt in San Jose

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm willing to talk about anything. And if I don't know anything about it, I'm willing to learn. I've worked in a hospital, at an ice-cream shop, as a telemarketer for a theatre company, and in a casino. I love to read, and I'd be more than willing to suggest a few good books...and would love if you could do the same. :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, United States