CURRENT MISSION

Make Portland my new home.

ABOUT ME

Every time I login this section is more and more out dated.

I'm a 20 year old chicago suburb native (any skokie folk out there?).

After high school i caught the travel bug and went around north america, and New Zealand for awhile. In between that I worked at some health camps (I was on MTV for a whole second!).

As of now anything related to comedy realm of art is my higher purpose. I love to consume/create things related to graphic novels/comics/, tv, animation, standup, and webcomics.

At this point in life I'm trying to add living in portland off my bucket list =)

PHILOSOPHY

i don't how crazy or weird someone is, as long as they're self aware i'm quite fond of them.

"smooth seas don't make good sailors" -somewhere on 4chan

"My belt holds my pants up, but the belt loops hold my belt up. I don't really know what's happening down there. Who is the real hero?" - Mitch Hedberg

"You will regret more things you didn't do than you did." -Mark Twain"Life isn't easy but it's worth it" -I forgot who said that..."Love is my Religion" -Ziggy Marley"Being fair is not treating everyone the same, but giving each individual what they need." -Jean Huelsing."The first casualty of war is truth" -Not sure who...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Local groups, giving advice, and once I have my own place giving my couch!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Made some lifelong friends along the westcoast of the States to New Zealand.

Interests

Writing, conversation, photography, videography, reading, reddit/stumbleupon, movies, tv(stand up is my favorite), hiking, canoeing, hammocks, and hopefully more to come.

• arts
• writing
• photography
• comics
• movies
• reading
• tv
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• canoeing
• camping
• animation
• religion
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Graphic Novels/Comics/Books & Authors

-Ghost World
-Persepolis
-Ed the Happy Clown/Chester Brown
-Peter Bagge's, Hate Series, or Apocolypse Nerd
-Robert Crumb
-Vasquez's Johnny the Homicidal maniac/squee
-Harry potter
-I'm Dying Up Here: Heartbreak and High Times in Stand-Up Comedy's Golden Era
-A guilty pleasure of mine was The Alchemist
-Ivan Brunetti's Missery Love's Comedy

Movies

I'm really fascinated by superhero movies, and how they're basically modern greek mythology. You can really tell a lot about society from superhero movies. I love to obsess over that.

Here is a mash up of some random titles I like off the top off the top of my head:
Ichhii the killer, Persepolis, Ghost world, Kickass, Crumb, Kung Fu Hustle, Harry potter's, Blazing Saddles (anything from mel brooks,) Watchmen, The Crow, Into the Wild, Visoneers, Anchorman, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Pooty Tang, Full Metal Alchemist movies, Dragon ball movies, Trigun movie, most of the justice league movies, the comedians of comedy tour, Comedian, Fritz the Cat

Television is a majority of my media glutton, I'm convinced it's the golden age of television:
The Peep Show, Curb your Enthusiasm, Dr. Kats, Loui, Shameless, used to watch the office, Parks and Rec, Adventure Time, Invader Zim, Two Stupid Dogs, 12 Oz Mouse, Bravest warriors is kinda television... Fullmetal alchemist brotherhood, Justice League, Daria, Beavis and Butthead, older Simpsons, Conan, Letterman, Jon Stewart, Workaholics, The Nathan Fielder show, How I met your mother, Mission Hill, Home movies, Archer, Space ghost, Sealab 2020, Community, Stranger's With Candy

Favorite Comics/comedians:

Louis Ck, Dan Cummins, Steven Wright, Emo Phillips, John Mulaney, Hannibal Burres, Maria Bamford, Patton Oswalt, Brian Posehn, Mike Birbilia, Zach Galiffinakis, John Lajoie, whoever TimisWin is, Tom Drysen, Bill Hicks, Mitch Hedberg, Paul F. Tompkins, Mitch Fatel, Andy Erikson, Ryan Singer, Todd Glass

Music:

Zero 7, Tycho, Jem, Botter:Sweet, FC Kahuna, Sun Glitters, Lauren Hoffman, Neil Young, Wax Tailor, RJD2, Ronald Jenkeses, Sneaker Pimps, Emancipator, Astrud Gilberto, The Submarines, Anoushka Shankar, Hooverphonic, Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra, 2cellows, Eric Hutchinson, Korn, Metalica, Disturbed, The Offspring, Passion Pit, Penguin Cafe Orchestra, The RAconteurs, Cake, Foster the PEople, Phillip Phillips, Passenger, Telepopmusik, Moby, The Cardigans, Noah and the whale, Atmosphere, Little Brother, Murs, Beck, The Mama's & Papa's, I go apeshit when I hear some queen, Eagles, Stealers Wheel, The Plice, KAnsas, Men At Work, Sublime, Chiddy Bang, Ziggy Marley, Nas, Weezer, Bill Withers, The Lion King soundtrack, Iron & Wine, Lupe Fiasco, Pantyraid, FOort Minor, Citizen Cope, Kanye West, B.O.B., Slightly Stoopid, Playradiooplay!, Vampire Weekend, Godsmack, Matisyahu, Konu, Radiohead, Mike Snow, The Beatles, The Postal Service,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Having the opportunity to teach children who weren't fortunate to learn at home how to ride a bicycle, you should see how happy a 17 year old is knowing they can finally ride a bike.

At the same camp I learned how to ride a bike many years ago =)

Also i'll never forget being chased by a sea lion on a random beach in new zealand. Those things move thought provokingly fast on land.

-Hiked along a beach/rainforest
-Worked on a Farm
-Slept under bridges
-much more

Teach, Learn, Share

-Taught many kids how to ride a bike this summer-Helped kids learn how to tie shoes-Helped children deal with emotional probelems (cutters, depression, loss)-Showed kids how to have a heathy lifestyle.One of the best summers of my life....

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, New Zealand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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