I am a writer, editor, explorer, and seeker. I was born and raised in Minnesota but have traveled extensively--around the United States as well as Europe. I have an older sister, younger brother, and a large extended family that leaves nearby. I work for a magazine and am also a freelance writer. I lived for 5 months with a host family in Toledo, Spain, and consider myself bilingual (although a bit rusty). I enjoy getting off the beaten path, writing while riding on trains, road trips, good food, good drink, and good people. Conversation fuels me. I want to see as much of the world as possible.

Por qué estoy en Couchsurfing

To meet locals, save money, see the true heart of every city I'm in, and make new connections with likeminded people around the world.

Intereses

Writing, reading, traveling, coffee, beer, wine, spirits, food (all but dairy--I'm allergic!), taking long walks, driving for the sake of driving, pushing beyond my comfort zone.

• writing
• perfumes
• dining
• wine
• beer
• coffee
• drinking
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• freelancing
• road trips

Música, películas y libros

Music: Leon Bridges, Stevie Wonder, Black Keys, Andrew Bird, Punch Brothers, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Etta James, Nat King Cole, John Coltrane, Bon Iver... so many more.

Movies: Lots. No horror movies though.

Books: Catcher in the Rye, The Great Gatsby, The Art of Fielding, 1984, Little Women, To Kill a Mockingbird... many more

Algo increíble que he hecho

Watched the sunrise over the volcanos surrounding Antigua, Guatemala, from a rooftop garden

Enseña, aprende, comparte

I have a strange affinity for helping people write their resumes and cover letters. I love to edit and capture the essence of a person, place or thing with my writing.

Qué puedo ofrecer a los anfitriones

Good conversation, a meal, and a great cup of coffee.

Países que he visitado

Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Russian Federation, Saint Martin (French part), Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, United States

Países en los que he vivido

Spain