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Newton, Iowa, United States
@BENJAMINCOLESANDER
Member since 2012
Well, this is my chance to convince you that I'm a real person, I suppose. I've lived in this town my entire life, but been around the country a bit. I absolutely love meeting new people, and finding new places. I realize that my hometown is more of a pit stop than a tourist destination, but it's right on I-80, and I'm open to guests whenever. I enjoy playing/writing music, photography, and tech stuff galore - I also enjoy conversations that are interesting. That's me!
Interested in Economics
Interested in Music
Fluent in English
Learning Spanish
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
I'm at the time of life when I'm finally not afraid to meet new people (in fact, I love it). Also, I really enjoy traveling, and the biggest setback to actually doing that is accommodations - not to mention traveling alone is a little more boring and lonely. I also find great joy in hosting people.
Music, Movies, and Books
Music - Ben Rector, Sleeping at Last, Hillsong United, Bethel Music Movies - Lord of the Rings, Life of Pi, Interstellar, The Spring
One Amazing Thing I've Done
I've been as far east as Nova Scotia, I guess? I just finished shooting a commercial...
Teach, Learn, Share
I love learning the ins and outs of new places, and I love teaching technological stuffs. I'm a fairly outgoing person - I don't shy away from conversation easily.
What I Can Share With Hosts
MUSIC! I write a lot of instrumental music, and have been playing piano and guitar for quite some time. I do a bit of singing as well. I know this is something a ton of people will say - if you want a sample, this link is to a song I've recently written: https://youtu.be/_0fVlFm3WT4
My Interests
I'm a bit of a computer nerd as well... I love playing and writing music, and most of my work is from my photography business ( www.benjamincolesander.com ). I work two mornings a week waiting tables at a local restaurant, and am also taking classes at a local community college.
