I'm a senior at Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. I lived overseas when I was a teenager, and I miss the thrill of new people and new experiences.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like to save money (when surfing), and I enjoy hosting people and hearing their stories over a hot breakfast.

Interests

I'm a book/movie person, and I try making something new in the kitchen whenever I can.

• books
• breakfast
• running
• surfing

Music, Movies, and Books

Norah Jones, Chicago, Regina Spektor, Sara Bareilles, Michael Jackson, Otis Redding, Frank Sinatra

The Godfather, Frances Ha, Star Wars IV-VI, Dan in Real Life, Searching for Bobby Fischer, The Station Agent, Punch Drunk Love, Garden State, Lethal Weapon, The Lion King, North by Northwest, Vertigo

The book thing goes along better in person.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've run to the top of Taipei 101, now the second tallest building in the world.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share a behind-the-scenes knowledge of my favorite place—Springfield, MO. You'll be well taken care of.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Taiwan