Recently graduated from William & Mary with a degree in marketing; I've been working in communications and development for a few years for a couple nonprofits, and have done some pretty cool field work as well (taught English to gypsy population in Spain, community development with a hill tribe in rural Vietnam, going to Kenya this summer to work with 'humanure'). Anyways, I love people a lot and am on a mission to hear and cherish as many human stories as possible around the world. I hate small talk, love learning, play guitar, love to run & am a big sports fan.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Honestly, I'd rather get to know locals and families as I travel than spend time in hostels drinking beer.

Interests

• poetry
• reading
• music
• sports
• learning new things
• good conversation
• sunrises
• sunsets
• getting past small talk

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Right now I'm into the soulful acoustic folk rock vibe - or 'folkfulstic'; think Amos Lee, Pablo Nutini, James Bay.
Previous vibes include Hip Hop, Light Rock, Alternative, Bon Iver, & Nickleback

Movies: Top 5 in rotating order
Shawshank
Pursuit of Happyness
Coach Carter
Dan in Real Life
Book of Eli

Books: Steinbeck, Anne Lamott, Hemingway, Harry Potter

What I Can Share with Hosts

Great vibes, a positive attitude, an eager listening ear to hear stories. Practically, I'm great with kids, respectful of different cultures and households (have lived in many different home-stays around the world), clean, and always happy to help out in any capacity (cooking, errands, cleaning, etc.)

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Cambodia, Canada, France, Honduras, Ireland, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States, Viet Nam