I love design, nature, and people. I love going to a new place and taking in the sights and the sounds, so I can see what really makes the city tick. Even the most dull sights fascinate me because there's always a story behind everything.

I'm constantly in awe of nature. I just can't get enough of it. I went to a university in the mountains where gorges cut powerful, deep gashes into the scenery and everyday I couldn't believe that I got to live in such a beautiful place.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm trained as an architect & currently living in the Philippines doing volunteer work. I'm traveling Asia before I return to my life in America... So that hopefully when I return I can one day be a good host as well.

I'm also hoping to meet some cool locals so I can see the country through the eyes of a local, instead of skimming through the city on its surface.

Interests

Video games, photography, design, manga, music, singing, movies, books, journaling, praying.

some things I'm constantly trying to learn more about as I travel: urban design, local architecture techniques, social inequalities and how they manifest in constructed spaces, treatment of social minorities (women, gays, religious), facilities for aid (sex trafficking, shelters, etc.), cultural differences, food culture

• culture
• books
• singing
• architecture
• design
• photography
• dining
• movies
• video games
• traveling
• volunteer work
• music
• guitar
• volunteering
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Hip-hop -- mostly 90s & underground, like nujabes. Jazz -- all kinds. Acoustic. Indie. Christian.
Godfather I & II, The Departed, Taxi Driver, Old Boy, Gangs of New York, Wolf of Wall Street -- I love gangster/crime films
The Bible. Also -- The Way of the Kings, Farseer Trilogy, A Song of Ice & Fire
Video games -- MMORPGs & Nintendo games.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love learning new things and listening to people talk about their passions. So whatever you bring to the table, I want to know it.

I can happily teach you what I've learned about different cultures and cities. :) I can also teach some guitar and photography skills!

What I Can Share with Hosts

My excitement. My ear to listen to your stories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Denmark, France, Norway, Poland, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Philippines, South Korea, United States