Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I joined CouchSurfing to get a local perspective of new cities during my All American Road Trip.

My experiences with this community have been wonderful. I am blown away by the kindness that I've encountered. Though so far I have only been a surfer, I look forward to paying forward the generosity and having others be my guest (and put my service to test) in the future. (In a less congested living situation... Someday.)

Interests

Costumes, Karaoke, Themed Get-Togethers, Games, Singing, Theater, Dance, Cheese, Cats, Puzzles, Casual/Amateur Bike Riding, Grabbing Drinks, Hanging Out on Balconies/Rooftops, Gymnastics

• cats
• singing
• theater
• performing arts
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• cheese
• drinking
• puzzles
• karaoke
• cycling
• gymnastics

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Washed Out, Jukebox the Ghost, Tegan and Sara, Robyn, Ellie Goulding, Lady Gaga, Ke$ha, Miike Snow, M83, Marina and the Diamonds, Lily Allen, Lana Del Ray, Chromeo, Passion Pit, Deadmau5, Weird Al, Disney Soundtracks, Fleet Foxes, Tennis

TV: Bojack Horseman, Broad City, Portlandia, The Walking Dead, Girls, The IT Crowd, Bob's Burgers, Adventure Time, Regular Show, Sex and the City, Drawn Together, South Park, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Too Many Cooks, Master of None, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, Strangers With Candy

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

During the summer of 2015, I roadtripped across the US with two of my friends. 13,254 miles, 67 days, 35 (overnight) stops, 34 states, and 3 countries later – WE DID IT. It truly was an amazing experience. #allamericanroadtrip2015
(Fun fact: 10 of our overnight stops were with hosts that we met right here on Couchsurfing.com!)

I convinced my friends to perform in a flash mob with me for my 23rd birthday. That was pretty cool. (Update: Worked on a more legit/professional flashmob not for, but coincidentally near, my 26th birthday. That was even cooler, and I can't wait to share details once I'm allowed to!)

When I was 14 I visited family in Germany and stayed for a month. I love how connected Europe is. Hop on a train and go anywhere! (We went to Italy for a few days as well.) I've enjoyed trains ever since, and it's probably part of the reason I ended up in Chicago. I will return to Europe again someday!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love making friends, so it would be wonderful to share experiences and spend time with my hosts as I explore their cities.

If I dine/cook at my host's home, I do make a pretty good jalapeño soup...

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Germany, Haiti, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States