I'm a graduate student studying clinical psychology and neuroscience.

People, food, fun, and curiosity are what life is about!

I'm a perpetual student and believe that you can learn something new from any person or place if you take the time to ask the right questions.

I love art, hip-hop, yoga, exploring cities on my bike, tequila, stand-up comedy, and theater.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Excited to meet like-minded people who enjoy trying something new and interacting with the citizens of a city.

Interests

Psychology (I love it all -- from neuroscience to the pop psychology they have in trashy magazines!), travel, gardening, yoga, murals, spicy food, history, and puppies.

• arts
• writing
• theater
• dining
• cheese
• yoga
• meditation
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• cycling
• history
• neuroscience
• psychology

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - Amy Winehouse, Florence and the Machine, The Weeknd, The Roots, Marian Hill, Frank Ocean, Lykke Li, Carole King, Lorde, Ben Harper, Sublime, Beyonce, the xx, Kendrick Lamar, Outkast, Bright Eyes, CocoRosie, Kid Cudi

Movies - Good Will Hungting, Amelie, The Godfather I and II, The Departed, The Lion King, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Pineapple Express, Superbad, Anchorman, Wedding Crashers

Books - Confederacy of Dunces, A Wild Sheep Chase, Harry Potter series, Sophie's World, The Alchemist, Pride and Persuasion, All the Pretty Horses, Perks of Being a Wallflower, Flowers for Algernon

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went on a meditation retreat for 2 weeks. No talking, cell phone/internet, reading, or writing for that time. Difficult but quite an interesting experience!

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd love to learn about your city and your favorite spots!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can teach you to make a traditional Bulgarian dish -- banitza. It's a delicious pastry made from filo dough and feta cheese.