Hello! I'm Tara. I am a long-term Portlander, holding down a tech job while pursuing my dream of becoming a writer.

It is my first trip to LA. I've been taking swimming lessons to prep for dips the ocean, and can't wait to take in the sights, sounds, and experiences of the city.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My boyfriend and I are going down to LA for a month--him, to produce his play for LA Fringe and me, to meet with my manager and take meetings for my feature screenplays.

I'm not currently accepting guests because I don't have my own place. But hopefully soon :)

Interests

• cats
• dancing
• movies
• reading
• screenwriting

Music, Movies, and Books

Niko Case, Jenny Lewis, Fiona Apple, Rachel Yamagata

CASABLANCA; IDA; THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT; HAPPY CHRISTMAS; SOMEWHERE; KIMIKO, THE TREASURE HUNTER; WE ARE THE BEST!; WILD TALES; STOKER ...

Non-fiction, particularly long-form journalism such as The New Yorker.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I was four, I taught myself how to tie my shoes. No joke, my preschool teacher made me tie the other students' shoes all day. All downhill from there ...

Teach, Learn, Share

Be more than happy to talk screenwriting. I also love to cook, so twist my arm and I'll bust out my apron for shared meals--including my many original vegetarian creations (I'm not a vegetarian, but my boyfriend is).