Hi. I am an American English teacher from small town mid-Michigan, USA. I love to travel and learn about the world, and so I study world history. Aside from learning a new language, culture, and way of looking at the world, I also love to try the local foods. I am a big foodie. I also am an amateur body builder, I enjoy playing the piano, and I also enjoy spending time just relaxing in front of the TV or with a good book.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on Couchsurfing because it seems like a great way to meet locals and really understand a different way of life better. I absolutely love to travel, maybe more than anything else, but I feel that simply going and spending a few days wandering around a new place and looking at the sites, as amazing as they may be, does not actually demonstrate the new culture. Through couch surfing I hope to make new connections and meet new people who can really help me understand the place I am in and get a glimpse of what life is like living there.

Interests

• culture
• beer
• coffee
• bodybuilding
• reading
• piano
• soccer
• history
• languages
• historic sites
• travel
• food
• nature

Music, Movies, and Books

I like a lot of music, but my favorites are rock and classical piano. I like most genres of rock although typically I listen to punk or metal, but a good song is a good song! I also love historical dramas, either in the shape of movies or tv, assuming they are of quality. Some of my favorites are Gladiator and Game of Thrones. I like to read history books, classic literature, and what ever else finds its way into my lap.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Although I think ever person has their own idea of what is amazing and isn't, for me one thing that I am very pleased with myself for doing was when I was 18 years old, a month after graduating high school, I spent my life's savings to go and spend one month volunteering at a grade school in rural China. It was a life changing experience that I wouldn't trade for anything.

Teach, Learn, Share

I very much look forward to the chance to learn about new cultures, languages, and life styles, and I also am happy to do what I can to teach you about my own. I am an English as a second language teacher, so if you want to practice I'll be happy to help!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I hope to share a new perspective on life. Although many people have probably met other Americans in their lifetime, I like to think that I can offer a new perspective on life in America than many other Americans. Also, I hope that I can just be a pleasant person to have a conversation with and we hopefully can create a nice bond. Also, as I stated above , I am happy to share any knowledge I may have gathered over my years if you think it will be helpful, whether it be fitness, English, history, or anything else.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, China, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, South Korea, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Italy, United States