I grew up in Lake Orion, MI but I have been based in Austin, TX for the last four years. I am a recent graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. My degree is in Computer Science but I have become much more enamored with communication skills and with writing and with the idea of doing something within the sphere of entrepreneurship. I love board games and long walks (beach is optional).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love the sharing economy that Couchsurfing represents! People can travel in much more authentic ways and learn a lot more about their surrounding areas from the locals they're staying with. It's an exciting way to not only travel but meet people and it can create much more deep connections just from having a little gratitude and trust.

Interests

I come from a big gaming background. I am particularly partial to board games as I think they're a great way to be social and have fun with people. I love to hike (mostly day hikes, but only because I have never done anything longer) and just generally explore. I also played quidditch in college, which is a lot of fun and which I would be glad to talk about. Finally, I have had a life-long love of reading and a more recent love of writing, particularly letters (I'm always on the lookout for pen pals).

• writing
• video games
• board games
• reading
• hiking
• exploring
• quidditch

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Florence + the Machine, Of Monsters and Men, Mumford and Sons, Explosions in the Sky, Cloud Cult, Amanda Palmer
Movies: The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Kingdom of Heaven, Star Trek, Marvel Movies, The Hunt for the Red October, Spy Games
Books: The Kingkiller Chronicles, Harry Potter, The Da Vinci Code, The Art of Asking, The Fault in Our Stars

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've sat on the edge of the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland with my feet hanging off of the edge.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach public speaking skills and tips, or how to set up a very basic website. I really want to learn how to be a better

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Poland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States