Born and raised in Washington, DC and spent the last 4 years studying at 3 different colleges and finally settling on the University of Virginia.

I am laid back but attentive. I enjoying seeing the sights but mostly travel to learn about the local culture and history, meet new people, and experience the vibes of where I go. If I ever get the opportunity to travel by bicycle I am open to that.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've heard CS is the travel place to be. I haven't done anything crazier then sleeping on an overnight train by myself, but I don't have a problem sleeping without a bedroom, and I want to travel. Friends tell me CS seems like a great opportunity to meet people so here I am.

Interests

linguistics, literature/poetry, film, travel, philosophy, and triathlons (swimming, biking, running)

• culture
• literature
• poetry
• running
• drinking
• traveling
• socializing
• cycling
• swimming
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

the books - Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Kerouac, T.S. Elliot, Dostoyevsky, Conan Doyle,
- Plato, Aquinas, Wittgenstein, Allan Bloom, really interested in the analytical philosophy tradition, and especially in making connections with language and contemporary metaphysics.
I am also interested in the history of universities, particularly in the rise of the research university in Europe.

the movies - Spaghetti Westerns, Wes Anderson, Hayao Miyazaki, Quentin Tarantino, Shawshank Redemption, Batman films,

the music - Anything 1930s-1960s Blues, Manu Chao, Sublime, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kino (Soviet era bands), Boards of Canada, The Black Keys, GRiZ, any old school rap, Bad Company, Warren Zevon, Huey Lewis and the News,

I also listen to a ton of stand-up comedy. Steve Martin, Rodney Dangerfield, and John Mulaney are my top 3.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

this one gets answered over a drink or two

Teach, Learn, Share

There might be a few things, but I love connecting philosophy to other interests people have, and teaching them about it from their own angle. Because I like to find the philosophy behind any subject, and this makes me very enjoyable and engaging in conversation (so I'm told). I am eager to learn about new people and places.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I grew up a stone's throw from D.C. , so I know about urban and suburban life. I've met people from all walks of life having lived there.

Whether we are from a similar way of life or not, I'm sure it will be a fun time.

Countries I’ve Visited

United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States