I don't get to travel much, but when I do, I try to plan the hell out of it. I've been on many bad vacations in my lifetime. So, now I try to research as much as I can before visiting. I love trying new things. I'm pretty low maintenance. I usually walk or run around to see a new place. I like mingling with locals, it's just this whole language thing that I have trouble with. I do try, though, I promise. Shaking off this typical American stereotype is a constant work in progress.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want the local, inside scoop on the cool stuff, especially involving food and events, and where the tourist traps are and what to avoid. If I'm in your town, I'd greatly appreciate your insights and recommendations.

Interests

People, conversations about everything and nothing, good and bad jokes, nourishment, consuming libations, hip hop, running obscene distances, fitness, observing the art in grown people beating the crap out of each other, struggling with my love/hate relationship with social media, overanalyzing written profiles like this one

• arts
• dining
• fitness
• running
• traveling
• communications

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Online dating in the present day and the hilarity that ensues. I don't know how anyone else does it. So, I think it's amazing that I can say I've done it.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States