Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'd like to meet interesting people, have good conversation, and learn more about the world through the people I meet and the places I visit.

Interests

I studied cognitive science and art history, so I like museums about technology/media, art galleries, and other music/art/media/culture things. I write a bit, code a bit and cook great vegan food. I like making community radio and listening to music. I love good beer and thrifting!

I love to dance. I was trained in ballet, jazz, tap, for 10 years growing up and have taken classes in a bunch of other styles like dancehall, Indian classical, and hip hop. I haven't tried a dance style I didn't like -- always open to go dancing or learn a new style!

• arts
• culture
• cooking
• beer
• vegetarian
• vegan
• thrifting
• technology
• traveling
• coding
• music
• art history
• communications
• history
• science
• dance
• contemporary dance
• dancehall

Music, Movies, and Books

Netflix tells me my preferred microgenres are Deadpan Comedies, Understated Hidden Gems, and Soapy TV Shows Featuring a Strong Female Lead. A few I've enjoyed lately: The Lobster, Boyhood, The Source Family, Seven Up series, Iris, Grand Budapest Hotel, Amy, Tangerine, Finding Vivian Maier, Casting JonBenet, Adaptation, Ladybird, Shape of Water, Get Out, Okja. TV: Twin Peaks, Jane the Virgin, Lady Dynamite, Freaks and Geeks, Love, Portlandia, Baronnes Von Sketch Show, Broad City, Fawlty Towers, Mad Men.
Some books I've enjoyed recently: Bluets by Maggie Nelson; White Teeth by Zadie Smith; and The Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante.
I listen mostly to pop, rock, and experimental music. I am really digging Janelle Monae and SZA these days and I love classic country (Bob Wills, Patsy Cline, Ernest Tubb, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, etc).

Teach, Learn, Share

I know a little about a lot of things.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would love to cook a big meal for everyone and discuss culture and society over a bottle of wine.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Croatia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Germany, Sweden, United States