CURRENT MISSION

I just moved back to California from New York. I'm looking to connect with more people in California and in cities around the world.

ABOUT ME

I'm friendly and polite and completely low maintenance. I like to read and explore and travel and see new places. I love meeting new people.

PHILOSOPHY

I've come to realize that friendship is one of the most important and sacred things one can hope for. I think everyone deserves empathy and kindness.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Unfortunately, I live in a tiny apartment with a roommate, so I can't host. I can show people around New York.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I stayed with a family in Hong Kong, but they were friends of my step-mom's at the time. I've hosted friends coming through New York in the past, but my situation was different at the time.

Interests

TED talks, cartoons, books, cats, nature, saving the world, meaning of life.

• animals
• cats
• books
• cooking
• coffee
• cartoons
• traveling
• juggling

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies- I have such a wide range of favorites. Here are a few: Leon, Amelie, The Jerk, Step Brothers.

Music- Also a wide range: NIN, Tool, Bjork, Elliott Smith, PJ Harvey, Dresden Dolls.

Books- The Road, Madonnas of Echo Park, Another Bullshit Night in Suck City, Moby-Dick; or, The Whale.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I walked along the great wall of China.

Teach, Learn, Share

The most important ingredient when making pizza is love.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a smiley, happy person. I love having rich conversations. I like to think I can make a decent cup of coffee. I have been teaching myself how to cook with mixed results, but I would be happy to cook for people. I am also an animal lover and happily help feed, walk, and care for animals. I am in the human service field, and I am good with children and adults. I am CPR certified. I have some knowledge and experience in many things. I am learning how to juggle.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, England, Hong Kong, Ireland, Scotland, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States