I'm an abstract artist, perennial student, and raging geek. I play with computers, read voraciously, and drink vast amounts of coffee. (For some reason, my profile isn't saving my age or gender, so FYI, I'm 48 and male.)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I recently relocated to Sacramento after ten years in Santa Rosa, and I'm looking for cool people to stay with while I'm saving up for an apartment--and also just to meet cool people in general. And once I'm settled, I'm looking forward to hosting myself!

Interests

• books
• cooking
• technology
• painting
• electronic music
• jazz
• buddhism
• science fiction
• computers
• vegetarian cooking
• abstract art
• abstract painting

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: electronic, jazz, progressive, classical, hard rock. Movies: science fiction, historical dramas, art films, documentaries. Books: science fiction, history, biography.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Do my four trips to Burning Man count?

Teach, Learn, Share

I've been learning Mandarin Chinese off and on for several years, and I'm fascinated with Chinese culture. I also have a lifelong interest in astronomy and space science. And I'm a practicing Buddhist (mostly Tibetan and Dzogchen). This category is kind of vague, so I hope this fits.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I enjoy cooking, and I'd be happy to help out in the kitchen. (I'm mostly vegetarian, but I won't insist that you be. I do eat fish occasionally.) I'm also fine with doing light housework.

Countries I’ve Visited

Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States