I have been living in Washington, DC since January 2016 after backpacking through Asia and Europe. Before that, I spent two years living and volunteering in Southwest China as an English teacher for an organization called Peace Corps.

I love meeting new people and getting to know them over meaningful conversation with beers of course. I am a heavy listener but can also be a talker especially if it's a hot topic in my book. Music makes the world go round so if you like music, I like you. I'm up for anything from concerts to swimming to hiking. One thing I have learned from traveling is as humans we are all connected in some way. It's just opening your mind and eyes enough to realize the similarities that bring us together as global citizens.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people and experience new cultures, I mean what's a better way than offering up a spot in your home!?

Interests

Reading, traveling, art, history, watching movies and meeting new people. Also music music music and seeing live music.

• arts
• books
• concerts
• cooking
• beer
• yoga
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• live music
• hiking
• camping
• swimming
• history
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: STS9, Phish, Grateful Dead, Umphrey's McGee, Kings of Leon, Alt-J, Chic, The Temptations, The 2 Bears, Lotus, Outkast, Gorillaz, Fleetwood Mac, Jungle, CHVRCHES, RAC and so so much more...

Books: Assata, American Gods, Confessions of an Economic Hitman, Catcher in The Rye, Meditations, The Great Gatsby, Less Than Zero

Movies: Drive, Drinking Buddies, The Graduate, American Beauty, Amor, Star Wars, Tron, Ferris Buekler's Day Off, A Beautiful Mind, Mrs. Doubtfire, Grease, Reservior Dogs, Moonlight, Everybody Wants Some

Really all music and movies I want to hear and watch

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Completed the Peace Corps ( A two year volunteer service commitment to another country through the U.S. Government)

Camping at the top of a mountain overlooking villages and waterfalls in the Chinese countryside. Really experiencing nature in a untouchable way.

Teach, Learn, Share

I enjoy swimming, practicing yoga and learning to cook so I would love to share these and I up to learn anything and everything.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Travel Experiences, English and an open mind

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, China, Cuba, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Jamaica, Laos, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Poland, Scotland, Slovakia, Thailand, Turkey, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States