My passions are social justice, environmental conservation and music. The world we live in is amazing and I want to protect its natural beauty and insure that all people can enjoy it. Music is the international language for me and I have spent many years singing.

Whether I am sitting at home doing research on subjects that excite me or outside trying new things and exploring the city, I like to always challenge myself and learn more about the world around me.

Roommates with Couchsurfer Amy Dunki

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on Couchsurfing for two reasons, to meet new people, and to help myself and others travel the world. Everyone has a story to tell and each person is unique, and the more I learn about different people, the more excited I am to keep learning more.

In my quest to travel the world, there are so many things you can only learn from locals living in a city. In this way I hope to be a resource to others and tap into the vast knowledge that everyone else has to create a community of sharing and cooperation!

Interests

Hiking
Reading
Music (live and recorded)
News (Politics at times)
Board games & card games
The outdoors
Biking around cities
Great food & drink
Exploring new places
Meeting strangers

• singing
• beauty
• festivals
• dining
• cooking
• drinking
• politics
• news
• board games
• reading
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Books/Authors:
Neil Gaiman, Patrick Rothfuss, Terry Pratchett, J.R.R Tolkein, George R.R. Martin, Ernest Hemingway, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H.P. Lovecraft,

Music:
Childish Gambino, The Who, The Rolling Stones, Nas, Mos Def, The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac, Tribe Called Quest, Sylvan Esso, Milky Chance, The Decemberists, Alt J, Madeon, The New Pornographers, Herbie Hancock, Charles Mingus, Dexter Gordon, Queen, Flight Facilities, Weird Al, Punch Brothers, Yo-Yo Ma, and some musicals

Movies:
Quentin Tarantino movies, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Ghostbusters, Jurassic Park, Lord of the Rings, Pitch Perfect, Back to the Future (all three), The Avengers, Gladiator, etc...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I sang in the 2013 Latvian Song Festival with my choir from the University of Washington. We were part of a 14,000 person choir singing traditional (and not so traditional) folk songs celebrating the beauty of music and the freedom, strength, and perseverance of the Latvian people. Being in such an intimate and nationally appreciated event taught me a lot about the pride of nationalism and how people can be so content with less.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I know a lot about urban planning, music, and like to question everything. By hosting me you will have a person who is genuinely interested in learning all you have to teach me and sharing the knowledge I have with you so we can both grow as people. I am clean and won't take up much time or space and will always cook a meal or clean dishes for someone if they cook!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, England, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Latvia, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Scotland, South Africa, Switzerland, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States