Current college student and newer couch surfer. I study neuroscience at Seattle University and spend most of my time reading scientific articles.

My true passion in life is working with people who have disabilities. I work in labs scanning the brains of people who have autism primarily, to study the origins and effects of the disorder. I am also hugely involved in an international organization called Best Buddies that works with people of all abilities (seriously google it, you won't regret it).

I am a beach bum who loves to travel and explore different people and cultures. I am looking for experiences, good people, and really really good food.
I love making music and dancing! With the right amount of alcohol I am actually a good dancer! Haha. I also love making art and taking pictures.

I am a nomad for the next 6 months so I will not be able to host anyone until the fall.

Currently exploring Europe! Hangout with me and grab a drink!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm really looking to listen to peoples stories and get experiences that I cant get anywhere else. I want to expand what I know about people as a whole and make a lot of new friends. I am looking for fun loving, interesting and outgoing people to stay with that I can remember for the rest of my life.
Currently going across Europe on my first solo backpacking trip!

Interests

Traveling, art making, trees, music, reading, jokes

• arts
• books
• architecture
• sketching
• music
• hiking
• surfing
• cliff jumping
• beaches
• food
• nature
• napping

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Huge rock n' roll fan and everything that came from it (Punk, punk rock, hardcore, ska). I'm also a huge reggae fan! Recently I have gotten into 1920s jazz and blues. I also shamelessly love Jimmy Buffet.

Movies: Lord of the Rings is my favorite movie series ever. I also love Midnight in Paris, Deadpool, The Big Lebowski, and the Surf's Up (a movie about surfing penguins).

Books: My favorite book is A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemmingway. My favorite series is again Lord of the Rings. Recently because of school, I have not been able to do a lot of leisure reading and have mostly been reading scientific journals and studies relating to neuroscience (I find these just as riveting)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Fallen off of Mount Fuji
Learned to surf in Maui Hawaii
Played piano in a jazz bar on Montmartre
Watched my best friend who has Down Syndrome speak at the UN

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I know a lot about the brain, a lot about Lord of the Rings, I can make a mean pina colada, I know conversational french and can teach basic sign language

Learn: I want to learn whatever people deem important enough to teach me. I am an open mind ready to take in what people have to offer.

Share: I want to share a space, share a memory, and share these moments in time in which I can invite someone unexpected into my bubble of existence.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have so many stories to tell and share with people who can share with me. I am looking to make long term friendships and hopefully be able to return the favor of hosting in beautiful California! I can also make a lot of fruity drinks ;)

Countries I’ve Visited

Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, Saint Martin (French part), United States, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States