I'm a tall, awkward Californian that is NOT voting for Trump! I'm 27, fluent in emoji, and from Sacramento, one of the most diverse cities in the world. I'm a lazy artist, an even lazier English major, a happy drunk, a yes man, an emo-phase survivor, a gay nerd, a pokemon master, and an adventure enthusiast who will say yes to anything that guarantee's a good memory (so long as there are no heights, sharks, or blood included).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I made this profile back in 2013 but this is the first time I'm actually able to put it to use! I'm a brand new traveler and couch surfer; I'm nervous but excited, so many people I love and respect have spoken so well of this site.

I've never before had the means to travel (I don't really even now, I'm just throwing caution to the wind here) but last October a lot bonds that anchored me down were lifted. My boyfriend and I broke up and I left my apartment; I decided, rather than grow new roots immediately, to take this rare opportunity and go to England. It's a country I've romanticized for years now and I'm ecstatic to be on this adventure after almost five months of planning and saving!

I'm also completely terrified . . . I'm alone, going somewhere I've never been, doing something I've never done, using a site I've never used. I think it was Bill Murray who said 'If you want to marry someone, don't; first go somewhere that's hard to go to and hard to get out of. If when you come back you still want to marry, then marry right there in the airport.' It's been resonating with me lately, and I can't stop wondering how much I'm going to learn about myself.

I want to make it clear that I'm not relying on this site for shelter--I have enough to stay in hostels while I'm abroad. What I'm hoping to gain is advice, unique stories, friendships, and characters to always remember. I have barely a blueprint for where I'm going or what I'm doing--I'm just an uninspired artist from California who wants to take a walk in a different neighborhood, try new things, and learn as much as possible.

Interests

Anything creative. Creative people, creative projects; I draw when inspired (never), love making ceramic art when I have the resources (also never), I paint, I dream, I admire creativity in people and want to learn from it. I love being secluded in nature as much as I enjoy being surrounded by people in the city. I love walking for hours as much as drinking with good people. I love animals as much as I love humans (I'm going to miss my cat so much, I already cried on her while drinking wine from the bottle, judge me.)
When I'm not working (I serve at a Japanese restaurant), I'm walking, reading, drawing, playing video games, laughing at my own jokes, drinking, sleeping, or eating. I live a pretty humble life.

• animals
• cats
• arts
• cooking
• recipes
• wine
• walking
• drinking
• video games
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• drawing

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm a huge movie fan, my interests are scattered everywhere. A random few off the top of my head: V for Vendetta, Hook, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Hedwig, Carrie, Melancholia, the Hours, anything from Pixar (except Cars, that one doesn't count); I wouldn't say I have a favorite movie.
Music-wise I'm the opposite; I'm the guy who listens to the same stuff (lately Empress Of, Lorde, Kevin Garrett) over and over again but I'm on the desperate lookout for something new! I grew up on Alanis Morissette, Against Me, the Dresden Dolls and Bjork but as an adult lean more towards Santigold, Amy Winehouse, Sia, Lana Del Rey, and Florence + the Machine.
Books: right now I'm ten pages away from finishing the latest 'Song of Ice and Fire' book . . . But it's been that way for over a year now. I had book A.D.D. last year, and now I've started 'the Art of Asking' by Amanda Palmer. Favorite book, hands down, is the Golden Compass--I just ignore the following sequels.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Honestly, I've been through many amazing situations, but this is probably the most amazing thing I've ever actually done; it's always hard to tell when it's you. But right now (granted it's all that's been in my head these passed few months) it seems like leaving a long term relationship and an apartment, taking all the money I have and get abandoned somewhere is the most 'amazing'/random/stupid thing I've ever done.

Teach, Learn, Share

Learning is my life long mission, next to laughing--if you have any advice at all for me I'd GREATLY appreciate it! I've met about five couch surfers so far and they've all given me great pointers, but there's no such thing as enough. As a brand-new couch surfer I'd like to know if there's an etiquette (beyond common courtesy) and anything else England/traveling/couchsurfing related you could share!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Laughs, outlandish stories of other times I've put myself in variously ridiculous situations, and an open mind, and I refuse to come empty handed; I can't be comfortable otherwise. I clean, I can cook (if you count the only three recipes I know), I'm polite, I'm honest, I'm refreshingly self-deprecating and guaranteed to make you feel cooler, and truthfully, I don't plan on using anyone's house as a 'free hotel'--It's the people, the experience, and the laughs that I'm after.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States