I'm a PhD student at Arizona State University, studying political science. When I'm not doing schoolwork I enjoy hiking, hanging out with my herd of pets, and reading.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I travel a lot for work, but I rarely get to experience much of the cities I visit, or to meet many locals. I'm hoping that CS will enrich my travels by allowing me to meet locals who can share their knowledge and experiences in the various cities I visit.

Interests

I love live music, local breweries and wineries, baking, vegetarian cooking, arts and crafts, musty bookstores, pets, and anything outdoors.

• pets
• arts
• cooking
• baking
• vegetarian
• crafts
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• music
• live music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• political science
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Recent favorites:
Artists: A$AP Rocky, Phoebe Ryan, Years & Years, Book of Mormon, Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga

Movies: Spy, Love, Cloud Atlas, Jurassic World, Mad Max

Books: Ship Breaker, Aftermath: Star Wars, Thee Bees, Wild, Small Victories

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have climbed every mountain/butte peak in the greater Phoenix area.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love trading notes on baking and cooking, as well as projects for the home.

I have extensive knowledge about government and politics and would happily answer questions related to those topics.

I love learning new things and being exposed to different ideas. I'm especially interested in learning the insider's take on the places I visit.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have loads of stories to share about pets, students, and travel mishaps. Let's share some laughs!