CURRENT MISSION

Vigilantly enjoy being in my 20s. Make decisions that lead to learning new things and having a positive influence on my communities.

ABOUT ME

I am an easy going and open minded person that among many other things likes traveling, being in the outdoors, reading, playing pick up sports, and listening to NPR. I still can't figure out what I'm doing for the rest of my life but in the mean time and trying to meet lots of people and see lots of beautiful places. I heard about Couchsurfer from a cousin who couchsurfed the world while trying to make it as a pro tennis player! Seems like a great way to meet lots of interesting people who have great experiences, ideas, and personalities derived from their lives of travel and interaction.

PHILOSOPHY

Tough to put it all into a short sentence. I'll stick with be authentic...and treat others with respect.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Certainly surf alot as I'm on the move a good deal...but when settled, I love to play host! In the past when in need of income I was an AirBnb host but appreciate the non monetary authentic hospitality of Couchsurfer.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Have slept on many a couch, mostly with previously met friends or friends of friends.

A good couch surfing period of my life is when my sister and her two roommates put me up for a month or two in Manhattan as I landed a job and a place of my own. The couch had sharp arms and was a full foot shorter than me (I'm 6'4") but I put a chair on the end for my feet and was very appreciative!

Interests

Hiking, Traveling, Skiing, Soccer, Education, China, Reading, board games, Environmental Sustainability, international politics, social justice, and much much more, interests is an exhaustive category

• diy
• education
• politics
• board games
• reading
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• surfing
• skiing
• sports
• soccer
• tennis
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Bastille, Hozier, Miike Snow, Maroon 5, Young the Giant, The Police, Billy Joel, James Taylor, ZZ Ward, CSNY, The Neighborhood, 50 Cent, Nelly, Destiny's Child, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Led Zeppelin,...just to name some (I'm all over the place. a music lover but certainly not knowledgeable)

Harry Potter, Tony Hillerman, Dick Francis, David Foster Wallace, John McPhee, F Scott Fitzgerald

Cool Runnings, Good Will Hunting, Dead Poets Society, The Last Samurai, Django Unchained, Gone in 60 Seconds, True Grit (Coen Brothers), Pretty Woman, Sound of Music,...again the list goes on.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked the Appalachian Trail with my father at age 19.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Colorado/general skiing knowledge; Chinese lessons; stories of some fun travels.

Great tidier, fairly capable DIY. I also pick things up and put them down like a champ...

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Costa Rica, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Netherlands, North Korea, Panama, Scotland, Spain, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States