Hi! I'm an American linguist living in Ireland for a year of travel and adventure.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to travel and meet people who like spending time with travelers! I am always up to go see something new or do something fun in a place I've never been.

I haven't been to many countries, but the US is just as big as Europe and I've been all over it. Here's a list of all the states I've been to that I can remember: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C.

Interests

Backpacking, cooking, reading, movies, concerts, hiking, DIY projects, riding around on a pair of roller skates, listening to talk radio, live comedy, wine, cats

• coffee
• hiking
• true crime

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite book is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. I love the movie and soundtrack of the Big Chill. My favorite song is "America" by Simon and Garfunkel.

I have a serious obsession with Game of Thrones. Read the books, watched the show, scrolled through the forums. Can't wait for July 16!!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Jumped onto a moving train headed towards New Dehli!

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to teach people about language! Back in the States I tutored teenagers and adults in reading, writing, and math. If my degree is worth anything then I can (in theory) teach you about how humans acquire and use language.

I think I'm a terrible cook but I put a lot of soul into my efforts. I'd be happy to make you anything within reason.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share fun facts about your language! And philosophical thought experiments about morality! If you give me some notice ahead of time I can also try to teach you to speak in a different accent. I also like to sing along to songs on the radio so I can offer my condolences for the fact that you'll have to listen to that.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, England, Germany, Honduras, India, Ireland, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Spain, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Ireland, Spain, United States