I'm a happy person that loves mountains and the outdoors in general. I've done a lot of traveling and worked as many things over the years: deejay, research scientist, video editor, sound engineer, and most currently software developer. I've also written a couple books.

Currently I'm starting a new path. I'm enrolling in Maitripa University, a Buddhist University in Portland, to get a Masters of Divinity so that I can work as a hospital chaplain.

I also work as a sea kayak guide. I started sea kayaking about 5 years ago and LOVE IT.

I'm an open, accepting, and caring person. I am pretty easy to share space with and am self-contained. I love cooking and enjoy cooking for people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meet new and interesting people while traveling.

Interests

Music, hiking, meditating, sea kayaking, piano, re-learning to ski, camping, reading good books

• arts
• books
• design
• education
• dining
• cooking
• exercise
• meditation
• reading
• traveling
• music
• electronic music
• piano
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• skiing
• teaching
• engineering
• science
• software
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Little Joy, Beethoven Piano Sonatas, Bach Goldberg Variations, Darshan Ambient - From Pale Hands to Weary Skies, Underworld - Dubnobasswithmyheadman, The Album Leaf - Into the Blue Again, Polica, The Moon & Antarctica - Modest Mouse, Is This It - The Strokes, Velvet Underground, The Hundred and the Hands, Bloom - Beach House, Leftfield - Leftism, Massive Attack - Mezzanine

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Life is amazing.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm great with computers, and am happy to help with any kind of computer or web design or such work. I'm pretty handy with wood and metal tools, but am a terrible welder. I recently learned how to make wind chimes for an art project. I also play the piano, and could teach beginner/intermediate piano.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Food. Good cheer. Meditation practice. Pictures from travels.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, Brazil, Iraq, Spain