CURRENT MISSION

To love those around me wholeheartedly.

ABOUT ME

I'm a designer and problem solver. I love meeting new people and learning about their unique story. I am super curious and never turn down a good adventure. I love to travel and learn about new cultures and explore. I'm a very open and honest person (really... if you ask me anything, I will tell you. Life is too short to keep who we are to ourselves).

PHILOSOPHY

My goal in life is to love and serve others as well as I know how. I am a very optimistic person, and see the good in everyone, and the potential in everything.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Two summers ago my roommate hosted several surfers in our home and it was always an awesome experience - great people with great stories. I think one of the best parts about it was having the opportunity to make a friend and be able to share the city that I love with them. I have since couchsurfed only once while visiting Austin, TX, which was an interesting experience to say the least. That being said, I have no doubt there are great hosts out there.

I truly believe that couchsurfing is one of the best ways to get to know a city from a local perspective, which in my opinion is the best lens. I have a lot of friends from all over the world and I hope to continue meeting amazing people, whether that's through hosting or being hosted.

Interests

Design & art, tactical urbanism, architecture, urban renewal, community organizing, innovation, hand-lettering, entrepreneurship, Jesus, music, indie films, chai lattes, and llamas

• arts
• singing
• architecture
• design
• modeling
• movies
• traveling
• music
• golf
• business
• entrepreneurship

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Lots! Indie Dance (ie. BORNS); folk (Sufjan Stevens, Death Vessel); Singer/songwriter - Regina Spektor, Imogen Heap; Praise music - All Sons & Daughters, Hillsong; Epic beats - Emancipator, Little People, Ratatat; Blues, Jazz, Classical

Movies: Indie films, drama, documentaries

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Last summer I designed a pop-up mini golf course in the city I live in

Teach, Learn, Share

Things I'm interested in learning about from others: cities from a local perspective, people

What I Can Share with Hosts

Some things I know about/know how to do: human-centered design, business model innovation, singing/beatboxing/rapping

Things I'd like to share: any knowledge I have, a critical eye for design, a helping hand, adventures, a meal

Countries I’ve Visited

Bermuda, Canada, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, United States