CURRENT MISSION

Life is too busy! I'm working through my tick list of countries to visit while I'm young enough to appreciate it!

ABOUT ME

World traveler and student of life. I work in finance to make ends meet but work way too much. I love to travel, learn languages and about cultures (particularly how culture and language intersect), listen to music, hike, bike, climb, and more.

PHILOSOPHY

God may have made this world, but that's no excuse for us not to make it better.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am focused on having genuine experiences when I travel - experiences with local people have been way more memorable and formative for me than tourist experiences. I love to hear about your travel experiences, life philosophy, learn how things work in your culture, eat your favorite food, and laugh together.

I also return the favor of hosting when couch surfers are in my area.

Interests

Hearing your life story. Learning language and culture, sharing a meal together.

• architecture
• design
• running
• traveling
• music
• jazz
• guitar
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• rock climbing
• anthropology
• business
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Steinbeck, Hemingway, Murakami.

TV: GoT, The Expanse, Vikings, all food shows.

Music: Jazz mostly and lots of indie bands.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've been super lucky to have opportunities to travel and a couple chances to spend long periods of time in different countries. With that I've been the recipient of so much kindness and patience and feel like I've been given so much more than I can return.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: The languages I speak, personal finance, business management.

Share: a great meal together and good conversation.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Witty conversation, enthusiasm for life, friendship, and a place to stay when you visit me.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bolivia, Brunei Darussalam, Egypt, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Jordan, Malaysia, United States