My goal in life is to learn, see, and do as much as I can. I love to explore and to have awesome conversations. I enjoy outdoor activities. At this point in my life I'm still moving around and am not ready to settle in a specific place. I've lived in Oregon, Alaska and Washington, D.C. I'm an avid movie buff and reader.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe simply going to a cool place isn't all there is. To really BE somewhere, you have to explore the culture from an inside perspective and get to know the people. I keep hearing great things about this from my well-traveled friends, and despite my occasional bouts of shyness, couch surfing sounds so rewarding!

Interests

• politics
• hiking
• watching movies
• reading books
• ancient history
• museums
• medieval history

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Broadway Shows
The Beatles
Adele
Radiohead
John Williams
Movies:
Amadeus
The Godfather
Singin in the Rain
The Dark Knight series
Books:
Game of Thrones
Harry Potter
Pride and Prejudice
People's History of the United States
The Stand

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I drove up the Alaska-Canada highway in the middle of winter with a tiny car. The road was covered with snow for about 1000 miles but, despite some close calls, there were no major accidents. Not having cell phone service made it just a bit more stressful.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach:
American History
Biological Anthropology
Chess
Taekwondo
Learn:
Any and all history
Local culture
Languages

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can provide good conversation, food and drink. I also know the good movies to watch, no matter what your tastes are.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States