Grew up in/around Chicago and consider it my home. Went to college in the small run-down southern Indiana town of Terra Haute. Graduated, moved down to Austin, Texas and worked for the EPA for a bit until I decided the bureaucracy wasn’t for me. Worked for one of the 2 cricket farms in the US, than for a small local political campaign. Worked for a conservation core in Colorado; had a great time camping, building trails, and exploring the mountains with a crew of amazing people. Going back to the same core in the summer but traveling until than! Still young with a lot to learn!

My favorite thing is meeting new people and learning about their lives and ideas. Drawing is a big hobby of mine and one of my favorite things is chilling at a coffee shop and spending hours sketching people coming and going. I also love checking out local music and art scenes; observing how they differ from city to city.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meet new people; and to see what the locals see, not the tourists!

Interests

• literature
• poetry
• chess
• drawing
• investing
• illustration
• graffiti
• hiphop
• urban exploring
• cryptocurrency
• starcraft
• trap music

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Animal Collective, Ski Mask the Slump God, Madlib.

Movie: Children of Men, In Bruges, The Lobster.

Books: Danielewskie, Rushdie, DFW, and every word written by Tao Lin. L

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Completed a month-long 10km minimalist 2 person road trip with only a tiny sedan, tent, and bucket full of powdered food. My first experiment with minimalist travel. Showed me how being creative with your budget creates a more interesting and intense travel experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

I’ve met a lot of interesting ing people and have been through some intense experiences in my youth, which have made me very open and understanding. Love discussing peoples opinion on social issues and their outlook on the world as it helps grow my empathy.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Love conversation and meeting new people. Decent cook. Thoughtful and keen not to overstay my welcome. Thankful for help I receive and always try to return the favor.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Philippines, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States