I'm a PhD Student working on a degree in Information Science. I also work as a User Experience researcher for a large e-commerce website.

Beyond that I'm a cheerful person who loves experiencing "the day in a local's life" when I travel.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I present conference papers all over the world. Conference attendance gives you a very limited view of the country and city you are staying in. Using CS I can enjoy life outside of the conference even better.

The real reason I’m using CouchSurfing is that I love to see the city from a local person's perspective. I know as a host of international students and researchers what a great experience hosting and being hosted can be!

Interests

I enjoy reading international news. I also participate in a book club, and a tango club. Beyond these to hobbies I also enjoy drawing and painting.

• books
• tango
• wine
• beer
• coffee
• clubbing
• news
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• drawing
• science
• social science

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Mad Max, the Thin Man, Age of Innocence, Royal Tenenbaums, Big, Emperor of the Sun,
Musicians: Red Garland, Flaming Lips, Sting, Police, Al Green, Art Blakey, Thelonious Monk, Erik Satie, Claude Debussey,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have kept up friendships with people all over the globe, for an American that's pretty impressive.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach social science topics. I can (and will) learn anything you care to teach me. I can share a tanda with a tango partner.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Meals, coffee, and bottles of wine or beer. Beyond that I'd love to bring a little slice of Texas with my hosts. Also it would be fun to leave a painting with the people I stay with as a thank you for my visit. Otherwise I'd love to reciprocate when my hosts come stateside.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, France, Germany, Mexico, Saint Martin (French part), Scotland, Spain, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States