I'm a new college graduate from the University of Alabama where I earned my degree in mechanical engineering. I work for an engineering consulting and design firm in downtown Birmingham (Alabama) designing HVAC and other energy systems for buildings. I'm a bike nerd, I can talk for hours about bicycling and the unique community that has formed around bikes. I worked as a bike mechanic all through school which is where my love of bikes grew even greater. I learned to read and play music on the French Horn, which I played for close to 9 years, before swapping to primarily guitar.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I joined Couchsurfing because it seems like a really great way to fully experience the cities and countries I want to visit in the future. Locals always know the best "secret" places to go see or food to try so what better guide could there be than someone who lives there full time?
I have recently discovered my love for traveling and hope to share the things I've learned with my future hosts and guests.

Interests

• music
• hiking
• food
• biking

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Bands: Foo Fighters, Coldplay, The Avett Brothers, The Lonely Biscuits, and a ton more that I won't bother listing

Favorite Movies: Hot Rod, Shutter Island, Christmas Vacation, Step Brothers, The Incredibles, Hush

Favorite Books: The Count of Monte Cristo, Lord of the Flies, The Great Gatsby

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Been at the top of the Eiffel Tower at night when the lights start flashing

Teach, Learn, Share

I love learning new things and sharing what I do know with other people

What I Can Share with Hosts

Some of the interesting things I've learned/experienced while traveling.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States