I always have the most enjoyable and unexpected experiences through couchsurfing -- experiences that I will remember forever.

I'm a fan of both small talk and deep conversations. I like parties and beautiful humans. I also like quiet spaces and people to share them with. Books and music are two things I can't live without. When I travel I'm generally loose on planning and I'm open to trying almost anything at least once. Don't plan, say yes. It's worked out pretty well so far.

"Life is a big sea
full of many fish.
I let down my nets
and pull."

Langston Hughes

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meet people, meet people, meet people -- also get to know a place through a different perspective. I love going to my counchsurfer's favorite places, there's always so much character and love for the city.

My old housemate hosted folks regularly in Portland and it was a wonderful experience. Sometimes we would get a postcard from someone in Sweden, very cool.

Interests

I love sunflowers, the color yellow, city rambles, forest bathing, good wine, baths, and soft blankets.

Love long conversations and comfortable silences.

• fish
• books
• photography
• wine
• cheese
• partying
• drinking
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Florence and the Machine, Sly and the Family Stone, Prince, Jimi Hendrix, Janelle Monae, Nirvana, ELO, La Femme, Nancy Sinatra, ALT-J, Glass Animals, James Blake, Kendrik Lamar, Stevie Nicks, Sufjan Stevens, Ella Fitzjerald, Tracy Chapman, Stevie Wonder, Nikolas Jaar, Bells Atlas, Sylvan Esso, Grimes, Trampled By Turtles, Kitten, Alabama Shakes, Tokimonsta, Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, India Aerie, Simon and Garfunkle.

Movies: The Goonies, Muppets from Space, The Princess Bride, Empire Records, Stand By Me, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Wallace and Gromitt, Ferris Bueler's Day Off, The Breakfast Club, Billy Elliot

Books: 1984, The Poisonwood Bible, Eat, Pray, Love (I know some people will hate this but it's okay), The Circle, Game of Thrones, In the Time of the Butterflies, World War Z, The Big Sea, Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, The Wonderous Life of Oscar Wao, Beloved, The Bell Jar

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went on tour with a bluegrass band I met on Craigslist.

Teach, Learn, Share

Trust, surrender, remember who you are

What I Can Share with Hosts

Conversation, maybe some music and jam sessions! I am always happy to help out around the house.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States