I am an Arkansas native and have been living in Washington, DC for almost 4 years. I am a social worker that assists homeless veterans move back into housing and stabilize. I love my job.

I am on a mission to see the world. I have an equal love for cities and nature. I am always looking for the next adventure.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have an insatiable thirst for travel and new adventures/experiences. I travel as much as possible. I usually travel solo and prefer to connect with others when traveling rather than staying alone in a hotel room. I also do not need the accommodations of a hotel. When I travel, I spend most of my time out exploring and only need a couch to crash on. Most importantly, I am on CS to make new friends and connections all over the map.

Interests

People
Culture
Diversity
High-Fives
Travel
Adventures
Cities
Nature
Hiking
Camping
Bonfires
Star Gazing
Kite Flying
Thunderstorms
The universe
Existentialism
Beer
Whiskey
420
Music
Concerts
Festivals
Animals
Dinosaurs
Friends
Laughing
Good times
Wanderlust

Hakuna Matata.

• animals
• culture
• concerts
• festivals
• beer
• flying
• traveling
• kite flying
• music
• hiking
• camping
• social work

Music, Movies, and Books

I have a very eclectic taste in all of these. Briefly:

Music: A little of everything but modern country. I love reggae, funk, jam bands, folk, some bluegrass, blues, bossa nova, classic rock, indie rock, some EDM, world beat, and I am a deadhead at heart.
--Last concert attended: The Roots

Movies: A little of everything. Documentaries, independent films, etc
--Last movie watched: Star Wars The Force Awakens

Books: Nonfiction, ethnography, David Sedaris, Jack Kerouac, Hunter S. Thompson, Aldous Huxley, George Orwell, Octavia Butler, J.K. Rowling, etc.
--Last book read: A House in the Sky: A Memoir by Amanda Lindhout

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I took a leap of faith and moved to Washington, DC from small town Arkansas with 3 weeks notice with no job or anything lined up. I sold my car and all of my possessions and moved to DC with one suitcase and $3000. It was a struggle at first first, but I'm finally established 4 years later. Best decision that I have made in my life.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Travel stories, laughter, good vibes, and good times. I am a very clean, quiet, and respectable guest that requires no special accommodations. Also, I am very open-minded and will only stay in open-minded environments.