CURRENT MISSION

Taking one day at a time, trying not to plan too far in advance, and lowering my unusually high expectations. Searching out meaning, research, and if I am lucky, a bit of fun and happiness.

ABOUT ME

I'm a graduate student at UCSB, working on a dissertation on the political economy of the antebellum era of US history. I have a loft apartment - my bedroom is upstairs and I can host one person on an air mattress downstairs. I am VERY BUSY so whether I can host you will depend, in large part, on my schedule. I can host for one night, maybe two at the most. People will usually notice my outgoing persona, firm handshake and nice character. I like being sarcastic, keeping up with friends, breaking down complex subjects, and saying whatever pops in my head with varying degrees of success :) When I'm not busy studying, I love to listen to music, follow current events, and go to the gym. I am a vegetarian and seek out interesting, philosophical conversations. I want to be a professor some day and think I can have a positive impact on peoples’ lives. How would I describe myself? Stable, dependable, and focused. In my work and in life I am highly ambitious and motivated. I am energetic, thoughtful, and perceptive

PHILOSOPHY

Be genuine, kind, and respectful. Don't blow people off; give people the time of day that they deserve.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Surfed across the country in summer 2010. Have hosted a few people since I've been back in SB. Trying to learn more about CS events.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My experience with CS has been fulfilling and rewarding. It not only enabled a cross-country trip for research at low cost, but I got to meet some amazing people along the way!

Interests

working out, yoga, meditation, tennis, guitar, following news and politics

• vegetarian
• yoga
• working out
• meditation
• politics
• news
• music
• guitar
• tennis
• teaching
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Classic Rock - Rolling Stones, Beatles, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Grateful Dead, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, the Who, the Byrds; Modern stuff - Belle and Sebastian, Home at Last, Kings of Convenience, Dave Matthews Band

Books: War and Peace, Lord of the Rings, 1984, Tale of Two Cities, Les Miserables, Grapes of Wrath, Heart of Darkness, Watership Down, Bob Dylan Chronicles, History of the Pelopponesian War

Movies: JFK, The Insider, Lord of the Rings, Sideways, the American President, Wall Street, Die Hard With a Vengeance, Ghostbusters, Big Lebowski, American Beauty, Last of the Mohicans, Apocalypse Now, Gladiator

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've been to Glacier National Park in Montana. I think it's one of the most beautiful places on Earth!

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