I am a responsible individual who loves to travel and experience new things and cultures. I love the outdoors, especially the mountains. I am an animal lover, proud servant of two fabulous cats and have been lucky to have grown up around everything from dogs to horses to chickens to goats. I grew up in a small town on a farm but am originally from the big city and have spent much of my adult life bouncing between these two opposite worlds. Currently I am obtaining by MA in American History. In the future I see myself as a teacher and a writer.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To see the world. To adventure and connect. To learn and experience.

I am not on Couchsurfing for sex and am in a serious relationship.

Interests

Hiking, Nature, Animals, Music, Film, Art, History, Literature, Soccer, Tabletop Gaming, Nintendo, Craft Beer, Bourbon, Cooking, Thrift Stores.

• animals
• cats
• dogs
• horses
• chickens
• arts
• culture
• writing
• literature
• dining
• cooking
• beer
• thrifting
• traveling
• coding
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• baseball
• soccer
• softball
• teaching
• history
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Beach House, Washed Out, Fleet Foxes, Neil Young, The Kinks, J.J. Cale, Muddy Waters, Talking Heads, Alabama Shakes, Yo La Tengo.

Underground Hip-Hop, Indie Folk, Blues, Reggae, Classical, Soul, Rock & Roll.

Movies:
Wes Anderson, Coen Brothers, Linklater, anything Harrison Ford, Studio Ghibli, Westerns, Bill Murray

Books:
Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, The Moviegoer, Dystopian novels, Graphic Novels, Non-Fiction

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've beaten Contra without the Konami Code.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach:
-Good writing and research - This is my educational background.
-I think I am good a pretty good cook and understand food culture very well.
-I have coached baseball and softball and know just about everything about them.
-I am also very knowledgeable about craft beer and I have bartended for over 10 years.
-I have studied the history of American popular music and have a wealth of knowledge in this area.
I was raised on a farm with chickens and goats

What I Can Share with Hosts

My knowledge of American History. My knowledge of American cuisine, craft beer, and spirits. My knowledge of American culture, including music and film.
I am also a gregarious person who loves to laugh and loves simply seeing new things! Mostly its my positive attitude and open mind!

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States