I finished university last year, and now I'm living in Vienna for a year while teaching English. I still have have to decide somehow what to do next..

I like all things outdoors: hiking, swimming, rock climbing, camping, and so on.

I write short stories and poems in my free time (ConcerningWords.wordpress.com)

Other than English, I only speak German passably, but if there were only one thing I could do with the rest of my life, it would be learning every other language I encounter.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am looking to meet new people, wherever I may be.

"Enjoy the time you have."

I like to think that I use CouchSurfing not only for free accommodation when I'm traveling, but also as a way to meet locals and get their insider perspective on where they're from. That said, I prefer to host travelers who feel the same way; I'm on here to learn about the lives of people I wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity (or bravery) to meet.

Interests

• writing
• poetry
• beer
• traveling
• hiking
• sailing
• sports
• wrestling
• rock climbing
• golf
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: AnnenMayKantereit, Fleet Foxes, Of Monsters and Men, Twenty One Pilots, Daughter, The Lumineers, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin

Authors: Keats, Hemingway, Steinbeck, Melville, Levine, Kafka

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to learn about the lives of people from different parts of the world, and I especially enjoy learning about their languages.

Everything in life is part of a story; let's tell each other ours.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am often somewhat reserved, but I love having "deep" conversations, so if you like to talk I'll always join in

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Luxembourg, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, United States