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Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

In the past I have surfed with:Rich Murray in Philadelphia, PA. Thanks!Dan Dougherty in Wilmington, DE. Thanks!
Jose in Boston, MA. Thanks!
Daniel in Omaha, NE. Thanks!
Nate and Charlie in Omaha, NE. Thanks!
Allen in Omaha, NE. Thanks!
Kevin in Omaha, NE. Thanks!
Vinny and Baskett a 2nd time in Boise, ID! You guys rock!

I couchsurfed the duration of my nationwide marketing tour, 77 consecutive days. Tour stops and random cities along the way: Charlottesville, VA: Thanks Steve MyersSyracuse, NY: Thanks Christian BucknellErie, PA: Thanks Spencer TobinAnn Arbor, MI: Thanks David LambSouth Bend, IN: Thanks GusDes Moines, IA: Thanks Doug HutchinsonLincoln, NE: Thanks Taylor MooreBoise, ID: Thanks Vinny and BaskettTwin Falls, ID: Thanks HeatherSalt Lake City, UT: Thanks Jason BunkerElko, NV: Thanks Douglas ClarkeEugene, OR: Thanks Josiah VincekRedding, CA: Thanks Francois and thank you Scooter for the connectionLos Angeles, CA: Thanks Douggie FreshTucson, AZ: Thanks Dylan Radin and thank you Erika for the connectionEl Paso, TX: Thanks Allen PhelpsAustin, TX: Thanks Jayne and thank you Frango for the connectionCollege Station, TX: Thanks Paul TermanHouston, TX: Thanks Michelle YounkersBaton Rouge, LA: Thanks Aaron LaBartheMobile, AL: Thanks AaronTallahassee, FL: Thanks AbberzMiami, FL: Thanks DavidOrlando, FL: Thanks Dan McCrackenTuscaloosa, AL: Thanks Stephen CrosbyGrant, AL: Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Mauck and thank you Lelepod for the connection!Louisville, KY: Thanks Jeremiah!Champaign, IL: Thanks Faraz and Biplap!Indianapolis, IN: Thanks Jeremy Brown!Columbus, OH: Thanks Brian Williams!Knoxville, TN: Thanks Andy!Pasadena, CA: Thanks Dumpsta Baby!

During my 5 month sales trip I got to meet up for coffee/drink/awesomeness/kayaking with:

Sid in Auburn, AL
JP in Birmingham, AL
Clara, Gabriele, Steve, Beth, Nikhil, and Allen in Nashville TN
Emily in Bowling Green KY
Matt in Clarksville TN
Chloe, Siggi, Leon, and Aur in Carbondale IL
Danna in Johnson City TN
Guru, Damian, and Neal in Raleigh NC
Ali, Jason, and Dani in Wilmington NC
Jeremy in Myrtle Beach SC
Jeff in Newport RI

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have been able to couch surf with friends of friends who go out of their way to lend a hand as well as strangers who offer their hospitality and conversation. As soon as I slow down and stop traveling I will offer to host anyone and everyone that has good references!

visited 50 states (100%)Create your own visited map of The United States or another interesting project

Interests

Guitar, bass, mandolin, synth, kaoss pad, percussion, ukulele, accordion, kayaking, cycling, hiking and trail running, climbing into places I can't get down from, driving to places my car probably won't make it back from, tea, raw food, juicing, food tourism, historic sites, museums, documentaries, marketing, learning, accepting the one reality and letting go of dualism, GIVING!

• books
• documentaries
• coachella
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• coffee
• raw food
• running
• coach
• drinking
• clubbing
• reading
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• cycling
• hiking
• kayaking
• surfing
• trail running
• rock climbing
• bowling
• anthropology
• freelancing
• history
• sociology
• tourism
• historic sites
• beaches
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Music- Cloud Nothings, Blind Melon, Band of Horses, The Decembrists, Architecture in Helsinki, Arcade Fire, Blind Pilot, Dawes, Joanna Newsom, Sufjan Stevens, Jose Gonzalez, Yuck, Sleigh Bells, The Dodos, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, Grateful Dead, Modest Mouse, Elvis Perkins, Neutral Milk Hotel, Mates of State, Cults, Man Man, Bright Eyes, Harlem, M83, Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Gomez, Toadies, Dubliners, Dishwalla, Nirvana, Felice Brothers, and some dirty filthy Dubstep when I need a good pick me up

Books- Hemingway, Dickens, Steinbeck, Ayn Rand as far as fiction. Nonfiction I have recently read Sex at Dawn, The World is Flat, The Prince, Meditations, How to See Yourself As You Really Are, and The Book of Secrets

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I jumped out of an airplane! I swam with manatees! I climbed mountains in Alaska! I hiked on the Appalachian Trail! I worked Bonnaroo, Coachella, Electric Forest at Rothbury, Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas and Orlando, Austin City Limits, Lollapalooza, the Hangout fest, Dave Matthews Caravan, Lights All Night, White House Easter Egg Roll and met awesome bands and people along the way.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to play guitar, bass and general music how to.
I can show you how to cook easy cheap and tasty meals using fresh produce.
I can ride a bike with no handle bars. No handle bars.
I can coach people who want to lose weight or build muscle.
I can build your resume based on your career goals.
I would love to learn how to ballroom dance and speak Spanish. I want to LEARN more about any random thing you are passionate about.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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