Forever a Blue Devil.
Currently conducting my graduate studies at Washington University in Saint Louis.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To see beautiful things, to eat delicious things, and to meet interesting people.

Interests

Food: Everything about food excites me: the underlying chemistry intrigues me, the specific techniques used to make it fascinate me, and the cultural significance and history behind captivates it. I especially love cooking and eating food!

Stories: Hearing about other people's experiences inspires me and really helps broaden my world view.

Yoga: pretty new, but already appreciate how it clears my mind and how it engages balance, flexibility, and stamina.

Adrenaline: I'm a shameless adrenaline junkie. What can I say. The bigger, the taller, the more risk, the more wind, the better. Bring it! :D

• dining
• cooking
• yoga
• flying
• skydiving
• chemistry
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Wide range of music -- especially fond of country [Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, Sam Hunt, Zac Brown Band], pop ballads [favorites: Sam Smith, Lana Del Rey, Florence + The Machines, Beyoncé, Rihanna], rap/R&B [Macklemore, J. Cole, Drake, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Trey Songz], a cappella [King Singers, Pentatonix], indie/folk [Billie Eilish, Leon, Dermot Kennedy] and musicals [Evita, Phantom of the Opera, Into the Woods, Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat]

Sucker for action, war, and thrillers -- All time favorites: The Godfather, The Lion King, The Bourne trilogy, Troy, Legends of the Fall, Boondock Saints, Evita, Sound of Music

Non-fiction junkie [Atul Gawande & Malcolm Gladwell] & 18th century romance [Brontë sisters & Jane Austen]

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Skydive

Teach, Learn, Share

Can teach you how to bake, make friendship bracelets

Want to learn how to ride a motorcycle, fly a plane, surf, whistle, speak German

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, spontaneity, and enthusiasm

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States