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Overview

  • 5 references 3 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, German; learning French, Russian, Sign Language - American, Spanish
  • 42, Male
  • Member since 2007
  • Graduate Program Manager
  • MA in German
  • From Chicago, IL, United States
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To help make a difference.

ABOUT ME

I'm a very quiet person, but full of energy. I love to ask others ask questions about their lives and experiences. My Myers Briggs personality type is the INFJ... which makes me awesome! ;) If you want to know more about what that means, check this link: https://www.16personalities.com/infj-personality

I don't like to party, but I like to be around people. I'm lactose intolerant, but my body doesn't get to tell me what to do! I love to travel. I love to meet new people. People are ALWAYS surprised when they learn that I'm an extrovert. I LOVE animals, but am allergic to all of them... ALL of them. :'-(

PHILOSOPHY

You don't always get what you want when you want it, but you get what you need when you need it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Ask and I will go to end of the world to try to find it for you.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I surfed (the couch) with people in Rome, Berlin, München, Paris, and other places around Germany. All experiences were absolutely amazing. My hosts were some of the most awesome people I've ever met. I hope to do it again very soon, so anyone willing to host should definitely send me a message.

I live in a small suburban community right outside of beautiful Boulder, CO. It's about 12 minutes by car, 15 by bus.

Drop me a line! If I can't host, I can at least try to show you some fun sights!

Interests

Music, language, travel, fitness (like "I'm fitness entire burger in my mouth), learning, being a good friend, trying to find the good in things.

  • animals
  • arts
  • fitness
  • partying
  • traveling
  • bouldering
  • music
  • piano

Music, Movies, and Books

I used to read a lot, but now I don't have as much time as I'd like for that. I listen to all sorts of music, Alternative, Classical, R&B, hip-hop, blues, musicals, bluegrass, country, you name it and I'll try it. However, I prefer really laid-back, chill music (e.g. The Flaming Lips, Norah Jones, Jason Mraz - on occasion -, Edith Piaf, etc.).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I worked at an international arts boarding school, nested in the woods of northern Michigan (not the Upper Peninsula), for incredibly gift young musicians for 3 years and 4 summers. It was a truly life changing experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can try to teach anyone what little I do know about music. I love it. I love piano the most. I want someone to teach me the cultural aspects of their life. I want to share stories about my experiences in life and travels.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can show you how to make bread!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Mexico, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States

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