CURRENT MISSION

fixing my time machine

ABOUT ME

I am a doctoral student in economics. I grew up all over but Washington, DC is home. Currently, I am conducting field work in Tanzania, Kenya and South Africa on various quirky topics related to education, health and technology.

If I am not at work, I'm either 1) out running, 2) hunting for a craft beer I haven't yet tried, or 3) reading good authors that use words short enough that I understand.

PHILOSOPHY

i can never decide whether my dreams are the result of my thoughts, or my thoughts the result of my dreams.

also, idealist to the core. and in denial.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am happy to host people with a few day advance notice. Currently, I alternate locations between South Africa, Tanzania, Belgium and Boston.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Very inexperienced couch surfer. Don't count on me to cook for you. But I am happy to sample with you places around where you visit - bars, restaurants, sites of interest. I'd be happy to meet new folks from around the world with an interesting story to share.

Interests

Foosbal, Red wine, Humility, Tennis, Long-distance Running, Experiments, Backpacking, Impatience, Sesame Street, Quirky People, Power Bars, Nonliteral People, Travelling, Pacman, Intl Relations, Friends With Boats, Debate, Gant, Kristeva, Change, Biking, Accidental Marathons, Early Mornings, Late Nights, Chess, Trader Joe's, Ballet

• ballet dancing
• education
• cooking
• wine
• red wine
• beer
• running
• technology
• chess
• reading
• traveling
• cycling
• backpacking
• hunting
• tennis
• economics
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Independent movies and comedies tend to be my favorites

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Talented people inspire me the most!

Countries I’ve Visited

Afghanistan, Bahamas, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, Ethiopia, Germany, Ghana, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Kyrgyzstan, South Africa, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, Egypt, South Africa, Tanzania, United States