I am currently traveling in Europe for the third time in my life. I have lived in the United States for most of my life, but I also lived in Madrid, Spain during the summer and Glasgow, Scotland during the winter and spring.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

While I am traveling I aim to have one-on-one interactions with people. Rather than having a surface relationship with the places I visit, I think meeting individuals would more appropriately introduce me to their lifestyle and cultures. I believe Couchsurfing allows me to achieve this goal.

Interests

Back at home my focus is mathematics, though I also study and do research in physics. I am also interested in Spanish language and history. I love swimming, biking, walking, and hiking to get around.

• walking
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• swimming
• history
• mathematics
• physics

Music, Movies, and Books

I like just about every kind of music, from Coldplay and Kanye West to Simon & Garfunkel and Johannes Brahms. I took piano lessons for almost 10 years and have taught myself guitar; I also taught piano lessons for a short amount of time. I watch movies for enjoyment, but I don't analyze them very much. I either love them, like them, or dislike them. My favorite movie is 'Back to the Future.' I read quite a bit, though not nearly as much as I used to. My favorite books are 'A Prayer for Owen Meany' by John Irving and 'The Things They Carried' by Tim O'Brien.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have climbed Croagh Patrick in western Ireland on a hot summer day and lived to tell the tale.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to teach, and that is what I aim to do with my life. As such I am always willing to share what I know with anyone willing to listen. I could talk about mathematics for hours, but I can also have conversations on the "big questions" of life.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have a lot of stories to share about my living and travel experiences in Spain and Scotland. I also love to talk about how I have developed my outlook and philosophy on life.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Canada, China, Ireland, Jamaica, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Scotland, Spain, United States