It took some ups and downs, it took some detours and setbacks, it took some time, but I eventually graduated with a Master's degree in Journalism, left Paris for New York, received my Green Card, and landed a writing job at a magazine!

That's where I am now.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I discovered CouchSurfing in May 2009--my first time in the United States. At the end of a study-abroad semester in the Midwest, I threw a backpack on my shoulders and spent a month traveling around the Rocky Mountains, hopping from one couch to the next. Suddenly, meeting strangers, coming "home" to their place, sharing travel stories, and crashing on their couch became a game!

Interests

My passions include people-watching, speed-walking, jay-walking, cracking up irreverent jokes, meeting new people, listening to records, drinking cheap beer, biking, reading, wood-working, photographing, swimming, writing, cooking, and day-dreaming.

• writing
• cooking
• beer
• walking
• drinking
• reading
• traveling
• cycling
• backpacking
• swimming
• journalism
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

One record: "Having a Rave Up" by the Yardbirds.
One book: "Rolling Nowhere" by Ted Connover.
One movie: "Velvet Goldmine" by Todd Haynes.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I rode a Greyhound across North Dakota, Montana and Wyoming--and loved all the 40 hours of it.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I usually don't like to share towels or toothbrushes, but I'll definitely share a six-pack with you!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Germany, Guadeloupe, Ireland, Morocco, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States