I recognize that life is the sum of choices and experiences, and if you don't make the choice to create experiences for yourself, you're simply losing a zero sum game as others step forward to seize the opportunities you could have had.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting people. I have never met a single person whom I could not learn something from.

Interests

Professional Development
Animals
Outdoor Activities (walking, running, hiking - although I rarely do, canoeing/kayaking - again, which I am rarely able to find time to do, horseback riding)
Live Music
Dancing (salsa, bachata, or putting a dance floor circle to shame)
Nightlife
Reading
Cooking
Science
Technology
Learning and Discovering Everything I can

• animals
• dancing
• bachata
• cooking
• running
• walking
• nightlife
• technology
• reading
• socializing
• music
• live music
• outdoor activities
• equestrian
• hiking
• canoeing
• kayaking
• languages
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Local Artists (Shout out to Petar Mandic), Bright Eyes, Christina Perri, Cold War Kids, Dashboard Confessional, Dave Matthews Band, Deathcab for Cutie, Discovery, DNTEL, Girl Talk, Johnny Cash, Julieta Venegas, The Killers, Kings of Leon, Lana Del Rey, Lorde, Modest Mouse, Mumford and Sons, Of Monsters and Men, My Morning Jacket, Owl City, Passion Pit, The Postal Service, Prince, Radio head, Regina Spektor, Rilo Kiley, Social Distortion, Sublime, Tupac, Vampire Weekend, The Velvet Underground, Willie Nelson

The Big Lebowski, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Fight Club, Harry Potter, Snatch, Tombstone, Warrior, Where Hope Grows (local talent shout out)

The books for the movies above, And Then There Were None (10 Little Indians), Born to Run, Chuck Palahniuk Books, anything about Business and Leadership Development

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have independently learned two languages because I love learning and enjoy connecting with others.

Teach, Learn, Share

Everything I may, Everything I can, Everything I should

What I Can Share with Hosts

I do my best to be kind and considerate in every regard, so if nothing else, I won't be sharing a headache. I love exploring new cities and am a great sidekick for adventures - have something you've been wanting to cross off your bucket list but your friends just can't hang? Let's go; it could be fun.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, China, Malaysia, Mexico, Puerto Rico, United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States