I'm from outside Chicago and am a grad student at Oregon State. I try to live my life through adventures.

Pourquoi je suis sur Couchsurfing

I decided to try Couchsurfing to meet more people and have great adventures while I solo travel!

I have gradually began to plan less and less when I travel, and look for recommendations from locals and people I meet along the way. Couchsurfing is a great way to let me do just that.

Centres d'intérêt

I love hiking and backpacking, most sports, discovering new music, and trying weird food.

I’m constantly telling myself to do more reading, but that doesn’t happen as often as I’d like. A good long walk is a great way to clear the mind.

I recently started surfing, of the non-couch variety, and am stoked to get more practice.

When I make the time, I really enjoy playing guitar, ukulele, or mandolin.

Paddle/racquet sports are usually my go-to, specifically tennis, racquetball, and ping pong.

I can’t imagine life without doughnuts.

I’m studying statistics and hope to use data analysis techniques in the environmental sector after I graduate.

Morceaux de musique, films et livres

I love groups like Fleet Foxes, Guster, Death Cab for Cutie, the Beatles, Grizzly Bear, Sufjan Stevens, Iron& Wine, Sun Kil Moon, Crosby Stills Nash and Young. Lately I’ve been getting into jazz, especially artists like Julian Lage and Jim Hall. I’m a dj at the campus radio station and am always looking for some funky tunes to play.

Une aventure extraordinaire que j'ai vécue

I did a solo bike trip around the Ring of Kerry in Ireland. Many miles of lush pastures, lakes and rivers, and rolling mountains. I stopped often to make noises at the sheep.

I’ve worked in Denali and Yosemite and have pretty special bonds with the parks. Lots of great hikes, people, and bears.

Ce que j'aimerais partager avec mes hôtes

I've got lots of horrible jokes that I'd be happy to share.

Pays que j'ai visités

Canada, Iceland, Ireland, Mexico, Northern Ireland