I am a pharmacology/neuroscience graduate student. I am an avid bike commuter and advocate for anything that gets people on bikes or just moving. I never really made the time to travel earlier in my life but recently I have had a different outlook on life and trying to make the change.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I was introduced to Couchsurfing by my girlfriend who hosts regularly and I've met numerous guests she hosted. My experience so far has shown me how wonderful it is to connect with locals when exploring new places.

Interests

Biking, hiking, photography, science, learning, memory, soccer (watching and playing), ultimate frisbee, helping others, doing crazy art projects, trying new things, meeting new people, food, the environment, nature, beer, mead, bar-tending, listening to live music.

• arts
• photography
• environment
• dining
• beer
• traveling
• music
• live music
• cycling
• hiking
• soccer
• neuroscience
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Natalie Portman's Shaved Head, CSS, Matt and Kim, Ratatat, The Sounds, Two Door Cinema Club, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Metric, Lisa Hannigan, Purity Ring, Ok Go, Sex Bomb-Omb, Regina Spektor. Sylvan Esso, The Strokes, Grimes, Brite Futures, The Beatles.

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy ... I haven't read as much I should, I'm working on it.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, Ireland, Scotland