I make sounds for video games. Current goals include making my flat a part time punk squat, skating all the skateparks, and trying to get that sweet sweet European citizenship.

This space is LGBTQ+, Anti-fascist, and Anti-racist. If you have issues with that stay somewhere else.

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When I joined CS in 2018 I was working full-time doing sound design for a boring company, it was stable and in my field, but the lack of creative freedom was killing me so I quit, moved to Oslo Norway, and did freelance sound design full-time. I now have my own company with the incredible friends I met there, and a constant excuse to travel.

Personality wise I'm extremely extroverted but I tend to match the mood of whoever I'm around so quiet environments are equally appreciated. I strongly believe in making everything a little bit better than how you found it when i'm staying with others, and try to create a safe and comfortable space when others stay with me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Short Version: Travel is expensive and often inaccessible, I want to be part of the reason others are able to experience new parts of the world. Also fuck Airbnb.

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Shelter and freedom of movement should be human rights, but they continue to be unattainable for most. I can't change the world by myself but I can continue to share what I can, a cozy little futon and all the tips and tricks for cheap travel I can think of!

I'm usually super busy with work and my own traveling, but every once and a while the stars align and I have the space and free time to host someone! I can't always host, but I'm happy to try and point you in the right directions to see some really cool parts of the city . But I hope this culture of sharing can continue to grow.

Interests

• tattoos
• cooking
• bouldering
• live music
• urban exploration
• activism
• roller skating
• graffiti
• punk
• queer rights
• anarchism
• black metal
• audio engineering
• urban gardening
• indie games
• leftist politics

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm mostly involved in the hardcore punk scene here, I also go to metal, jazz, and noise shows pretty often. I usually know at least 3 concerts happening a week so I can absolutely recommend something cool.

I'm getting back into reading a lot, my bookshelves are entirely filled with political theory and anarchist essays.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Quit a job I wasn't happy with and went freelance in a country I hadn't visited before moving to.

Made sound effects for 15 different games while on a 4 day train ride from Chicago to San Francisco (Train Jam 2019!)

Played bass with a headlining band at the House of Blues in Chicago without much time to prepare (and terribly out of practice).

Teach, Learn, Share

I taught a University course and done a ton of talks on sound design for games so if you're interested in anything audio related I'd love to help however I can. Podcasts, music recording, voice acting, film, video games, you name it. If there's a microphone involved I'm sure I've got a few tips and tricks.

When I'm not working I'm usually at a skatepark. I played roller derby for 3 years in Chicago, but after moving I've switched to ramp skating.

I'm also really into the local activist scene. Climate protests, anti-capitalism, immigrant rights, anti-racism, anti-war, i've been involved in most of it so I'm happy to point you to whatever local chapter you'd like to meet up with.

What I Can Share with Hosts

First of all I obviously I plan to clean up after myself and keep whatever space I stay in even more shiny and clean than it was when I arrived.

I absolutely love to swap travel recommendations, I like to think I've found some pretty unique places, but there's always more to explore.

I really enjoy cooking and I tend to cook for myself more often than I go out so I will always make enough for anyone interested in sharing a meal.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Denmark, Norway, United States