CURRENT MISSION

To meet amazing people, to enjoy our times together, and learn a few things in the process.

ABOUT ME

Hi y'all.

I'm originally a New Yorker, a line cook in a kitchen of friends, an outdoor sports junkie from spearfishing to backpacking. I live spontaneously, if something interesting ever comes to mind I pursue it.

I live in San Francisco and work as a data scientist for a big tech company. Who knows where life will lead me in the future, I sure don't nor do I really want to know. The present is good.

PHILOSOPHY

- Never say no to something you haven't done before. Jump in.
- Create time for activities you like.
- Meet people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Hosted a few inspiring travelers in Cambridge, MA last year and trying to host more now in SF. Recently I traveled through SE Asia for a few months and just love the mindset of travelers, so this is the best way to meet them while not traveling!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Its been great, met some cool Europeans and learned a lot about things that I wouldn't normally look into. But I've only nicked the surface.

Interests

I'm easily interested and am a spontaneous idealist. I want to do everything. Example, just recently I walked into a fancy SF restaurant, said I'm willing to work in the kitchen for free at nights, the manager laughed and said that's absurd but cool :) And now I know the kitchen grind.

Photos of my travels here(https://unsplash.com/@aaronphs)

• cooking
• recipes
• beer
• drones
• technology
• traveling
• socializing
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• fishing
• backpacking
• sports
• computer science
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Movie: Trainspotting,Django Unchained, Midnight in Paris, Jurassic Park, Dark Night, The Fighter, Life is Beautiful

Music: Huge Range - J Cole, Ed Sheeran, Lil Wayne, Amy Winehouse, Russ, Regina Spektor, Johnny Flynn, Josh Ritter, Devlin,K'naan, Debruit, SOULS, AnnenMayKantereit

Books: Beowulf, The Alchemist, Down and Out in London and Paris, Kitchen Confidential, ON the Road, Tim Ferris

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spear fishing in the Great Catalina Kelp Forest

Cycling from 19,000 ft to 11,000 ft in the Himalayas during a hail storm

In high school I used to ferment hard cider in my closet, now I've graduated to making craft beers.

Teach, Learn, Share

If you're interested in most things computer related, I can answer those questions. I have a few awesome recipes that I'm willing to share, and I can definitely teach you about random tech stuff like drones or putting together a cool light show.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A pretty open and willing to learn perspective, a bunch of stories, and some knowledge.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Mexico, Thailand, United States