CURRENT MISSION

No mission I suppose, just to keep learning and keep the future open to new possibilities

ABOUT ME

I grew up on a small farm in South Dakota, hoping to some day take over the farm. I studied agronomy at South Dakota State University and found new ideas and new possibilities that led me to pursue a degree in the Netherlands in applied anthropology.

I wanted to use agronomy for international development and the program was perfect for me to find possibilities to pursue this - but my degree led me instead to pursue a career in anthropology.

I am currently living in Carrboro, NC with my wife, working on a PhD in anthropology.

I am passionate about social change, human rights, and involved discussion. I enjoy chatting with new acquaintances, challenging my own assumptions, and seeing new places.

PHILOSOPHY

I try to understand other people's opinion and have a difficult time relating to people who don't make that effort. I believe in worker's rights, human rights, fair trade, and sustainable agriculture.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I surf mostly, hope to host when I've got space.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've surfed a few times, in Seattle, Brasilia, and Luis Eduardo Magalhaes.

Interests

Travelling, anthropology, college athletics, politics, reading the news, meeting new people, yoga, bouldering, I've also started writing novels - ask me about Roboburbia.

• animals
• writing
• human rights
• yoga
• politics
• news
• reading
• traveling
• bouldering
• rock climbing
• agriculture
• anthropology

Music, Movies, and Books

I love The Jungle, Grapes of Wrath, 1984, Animal Farm - classic stuff. My favorite music is Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, Billy Bragg, and Wilco - I also love Mercedes Sosa and Silvio Rodriquez.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Standing atop a hill above San Agustin, Bolivia and looking out over the Salt Flats of Uyuni, quinoa fields, and beautiful vistas as far as I could see.

Close second - sitting in a 4X4 with an elephant charging in Ghana. Such an amazing animal!

Teach, Learn, Share

Sorry, not much experience to share.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Belgium, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Chile, France, Ghana, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Peru, Switzerland, Togo, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Netherlands, United States