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Novato, California, United States
@robbie-powelson
Member since 2019
I’m a recent college graduate whose looking to explore the United States. I’m going to be driving across the country late July and am excited to meet people along the way.
Interested in Art
Interested in Cooking
Fluent in English
Learning Spanish
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
I feel like this is just a better way to travel. Hotels are boring and expensive in my experience.
Music, Movies, and Books
When it comes to music I have eclectic tastes. I like everything from rap to gospel, and country to lofi instrumentals. My tastes are always growing and changing, which is one of my favorite parts of my passion for music. I read different subjects concurrently. I am reading a lot of academic sociology. I am also reading Borstel Boy by Brendan Behan which is an engrossing account of a young IRA member who was imprisoned in England for planning a bomb attack. When it comes to movies, I like thought provoking tear jerkers. Mr. Nobody, Shoplifters, Requiem for a Dream, and Princess Monoke are some of my favorites. I also love Legally Blonde, so I guess my tastes are well rounded.
One Amazing Thing I've Done
I once ran for elected office in a school district I grew up in on a platform of uplifting student voice and investing in wellness services. I lost the election, but I won over 10,000 votes. I’m
Teach, Learn, Share
I can only share myself and my perspective!
What I Can Share With Hosts
I’ll help with your plumbing. I use to be a technician.
My Interests
I’m interested in doing music wherever I go, and getting intimate with local cultures with whatever time I have. That could mean an open mic, or a city council meeting. I want to see all the different sides.