I teach college courses in film and sociology, so conversations with me can be very boring--Wait, did I say boring? I meant fantastic--I always get those mixed up. But, if you like boring/fantastic things about arthouse movies, film theory, and social group dynamics then I'm a gold mine.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm driving across the U.S. this summer and I'm hoping to get to know a bunch of interesting people and visit places that I've never been, throughout the country, and give back however I can.

Interests

• writing
• books
• literature
• theater
• movies
• board games
• live music
• hiking
• camping
• basketball
• soccer
• tennis
• volunteering
• football
• indie music
• museums
• ultimate frisbee
• indie films
• radiohead
• paddleboarding
• foreign films

Music, Movies, and Books

Indie music and movies. Radiohead, Ben Folds, My Morning Jacket, Pedro the Lion/Dave Bazan, Wilco.
Coen Brothers, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Graduate, Birdman, Michael Keaton marathons...
Books... Mostly classics, nonfiction, and Dave Eggers

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to paddle board. Seriously. I'm traveling with one, and others can be rented and transported fairly easily. It might look boring, but it's actually fantastic.

I love learning new things and meeting new people, so I'll be a good listener if you have cool stories to tell... Someday I'm going to learn to play the piano, but we don't have to tackle that one just yet...

What I Can Share with Hosts

Dinner is on me!

I love trying good, local restaurants, so if you have the time and the desire to eat out, I'll pick up the tab. It's the least I can do.

Also, I'm a non-smoker and very tidy. My travel plans are incredibly flexible, so whatever works for you is great for me.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Malaysia, Mexico, Thailand