CURRENT MISSION

I currently live in the Pilsen neighborhood in Chicago, but venture off around the States and South America. I am a freelance audio engineer, sound designer, filmmaker, music, person, and outdoor/adventure sports lover. I am looking to be able to travel through meeting awesome people and fellow creators/adventurers!

ABOUT ME

I am from a small town in northern Wisconsin who grew up skiing, sailing, biking and making silly videos and songs. Not much has really changed, although living in a city tends to lean me towards creative endeavors. I currently work at an Art Museum, Blue Man Group, and pursue documentary film projects that usually involve South America. I am eager to move about and hope to shares stories with new friends and family.

PHILOSOPHY

We are all alive at the moment right? I'm in the perpetual process of enjoying it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I am fairly new to the actual experience of couchsurfing itself. I have stayed with friends, and friends of friends while abroad, but have not actually used this website yet for staying anywhere. My parents host on a somewhat regualar basis in northern WI, so I am eager to become a part of the community!

Interests

Listening to music, making music, watching movies, making movies, running sound and video for bands, plays, events, parties, anything!

I grew up skiing, sailing small boats, mountain biking, a

• arts
• design
• documentaries
• cooking
• running
• partying
• movies
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• sailing
• skiing
• sports
• engineering
• freelancing

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies- Documentaries like Wasteland, Where Soldiers Come From, Born Into Brothels, E-Team, Homestretch, and more

Music-Trevor Hall, Banner Pilot, James Blake, Clams Casino, Amanda Palmer, Mountain Goats, The Hold Steady, Hundred Waters, The National, Nils Frahm, Waxahatchee, and more.

Books- Malcolm Gladwell, agh.. I need to read more..

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Shot a ton of longboarding footage with my brother and our friends from Colombia, Eccuador, and Peru.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am constantly looking to learn and share creative philosophies and techniques. Collaboration!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Sharing stories! I am not the best cook unfortunately.... but I can take pictures, record music, make videos, and would love to record some of your music for you!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Peru

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States