I'm an early-career professor at the University of Virginia. I'm tall and friendly, bookish but conversational, curious and ambitious, respectful and sensitive to others. I'm about to travel to Los Angeles to do research for my book project, on the history of television cartoons. I will be out from mid-morning to early evening, interviewing professors and professionals.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

I enjoy meeting new people. I'm currently trying to save money, while not teaching over the summer. I am double vaxxed and double boosted.

兴趣

I will talk with almost anyone about almost anything. At home, I tend to be low key, working on my laptop, or listening to music on headphones.

• culture
• politics
• technology
• music
• outdoor activities
• economics
• teaching
• history
• languages
• philosophy
• art
• food
• nature
• film
• television
• learning
• dialogue
• media
• identity
• indoor activities
• sociality

音乐、电影和书籍

I've lately been compiling a large playlist of study music, and exploring Americana.

My taste in movies tends towards international, older, and quirkier films.

I read a lot of academic books for my research. I wish I read more fiction, non-fiction, and poetry for pleasure.

You could check out my "Study" playlist of instrumental electronic music: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3EgmApM1L3ikIR8kjUS0HQ?si=d63b26196bdb4a51

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

Living around the country and the world during my education and career. (This may count for multiple things.)

教，学，和分享

I actually am a teacher. I teach and research on a variety of media topics, including animation, marketing, music, and history. I love learning from other people about their life experiences, vocations, and avocations.

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

I am good at helping in the kitchen, both with cooking and cleaning up. My favorite things to cook are Mexican food and Asian food. I like to share a drink and hang out. I will share in some activities. I am very good at being quiet. I will also clean and do odd jobs.

我游览过的国家

Canada, China, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, United Kingdom

我居住过的国家

Netherlands, United States