Hello,

I'm a 24-year-old aspiring writer. I graduated from Humboldt State University with a B.A. in Journalism. I spend most my time reading, writing and hiking. Sometimes when I'm here I'd rather be there. I'm 3/4 Japanese and recently went on a three month trip to Japan. I still don't know the language. I love talking philosophy with a beer in hand, I love seeing live bands and then going home to listen to them in the privacy of my room. I am in a relationship with the beautiful and talented https://www.couchsurfing.com/people/lauren-voigtlander. We are trying to travel and host as much as possible.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on couchsurfing because I want to get to know people from all around the world. I know travelling can be tough especially on a budget. I also know that it is much more fun to enjoy the company of others while in an unfamiliar place! I'm also secretly using you as source material for some story I'll write one day...

Interests

Storytelling/Journalism
Japanese Literature
Poetry
Dick Bruna
Jungian Psychology
Podcasts
Hiking
Skiing
Biking
Camping

• writing
• literature
• poetry
• cooking
• beer
• reading
• traveling
• podcasts
• guitar
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• skiing
• journalism
• psychology

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I love jazz, math rock, prog rock, punk rock, pop punk, post-punk, post-hardcore, hardcore, emo, shoegaze, indie rock, indie folk, classical, oldies, spoken word, poetry, hip hop, rap.

Movies:

Books: Confessions of a Mask, 100 Years of Solitude, Steppenwolf, The Hunger Artist, Barabas, Notes from the Underground, The Lake.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Jumped off a 70 ft. waterfall in McCloud, California.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I have a very strong background in writing and reporting that I would love to be able to share for those interested in telling their own stories or the stories of others.

Learn: I would love to learn : how to surf, speak japanese, people's stories, different styles of storytelling (right now I'm obsessed with Rakugo), how to write fiction, to play the guitar, to cook.

Share: A moment, if nothing else.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Literary/Political/Philosophical Conversations

Countries I’ve Visited

Japan, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States