I struggle writing bios, because it always feels like I'm trying to toot my own horn.

But let's see...I get really excited about paper airplanes, hot chocolate and public transport.

I grew up with three older sisters in Aachen, Germany (right next to the border of the Netherlands), but I came to the US in 2012 to get my fancy-pantsy Bachelor's degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Princeton University. After that, I moved to NYC to work here as a Software Developer - and boy do I love it.

I have lived with people my whole life; currently I live in a lovely intentional community in BedStuy, Brooklyn - so I sure know the importance of respecting other people's space and cleaning up after yourself. :) We're about 18 people sharing a home, including some kids (not mine), cats (I wish they were mine) and in general people from all walks of life. It's a weird bunch of people and I am so happy to have them all in my life.

I don't smoke, I don't drink, I don't eat meat - but I sure don't mind if you do any of those things. I do give hugs if wanted.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because a community of people supporting each other seems so much better than isolated hotel rooms. I don't want to be a tourist looking from the outside in - I want to meet people.

Interests

• tap dancing
• juggling
• software development

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Bobby Hebb's version of "Sunny". "Daydream" by Lovin Spoonful. Ray Charles. Jack Johnson. The Baseballs. Others.

Graphic Novel: Sweet Tooth.

Books: Tenth of December by George Saunders. Harry Potter. A bunch of children's literature. Here's my goodreads list: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/67849619-arthur-dent?sort=date_read&view=reviews

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Attending the European Juggling Convention several times.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'll teach you how to juggle if you want to...:)
I'm not a great cook but I'm really good at making people feel good about their cooking!

What I Can Share with Hosts

General happiness.
I'm easy going without high expectation, I love a good laugh and a good conversation.
I read a fair amount because I spend a lot of time in public transport in NYC and that's what you do. If you have a book you have been itching to talk about but none of your friends have read, let me know - I'll do my very best to read it and we can have a little book club when we meet!
If you know how to swing dance, yes, please let's go do that.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Finland, France, Greece, India, Israel, Netherlands, Portugal, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Netherlands, United States