I'm an urban raised science geek turned nature loving soul-searcher. I've worked my way through A LOT of school my whole life . . . I'm just finishing up a PhD in Neurobiology . . . and love to talk almost anything science. And I've spent the last few years learning how much more there is to life beyond studying and working and planning for the future. I've been exploring more and more of both my external and internal world . . . and love to hear and share life philosophies and experiences.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To discover new ways of truly connecting with people.
To solidify my sense of the global human community.
To learn from others and share in my life's lessons when asked.

Interests

nature hikes,
all things science - especially neuroscience, immunology, and endocrinology,
superfoods and foods as medicine,
alternative medicine,
spiritual philosophies and practices,
dancing,
hooping,
making the world a better place,
sustainable living,
nonviolent communication

• dancing
• hiking
• biology
• chemistry
• medicine
• neuroscience
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - old R&B, 90s top 40, Rock n Roll from the 50s and 60s, modern blues, some electronic,

Movies - anything by Wes Anderson or Richard Linklater, Best in Show, What We Do in the Shadows, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Being John Malkovich . . . and others that I'm not remembering :),

Books - Red Hot and Holy, The Road, The Postman, Kindred, any short story by J.D. Salinger . . . and others that I'm not remembering :),

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I discovered a drug target that is in development to be used for the treatment of allergic itch.

Teach, Learn, Share

I've tutored in chemistry, biology, and high school algebra in the past :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Smiles,
Connection,
Contribution to the community/ household - cleaning, errands, childcare

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Costa Rica, France, India, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States