I'm a student attending College of the Ozarks in the state of Missouri, United States.

After I graduate in May 2019, I'm planning a four month trip through Europe.

I have a passion for world travel. I love learning about other cultures and reading is one of my favorite pastimes.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I absolutely love meeting new people and traveling to new places.

Interests

My interests are varied and vast and always growing.

• arts
• writing
• literature
• poetry
• performing arts
• photography
• film making
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• live music
• philosophy
• adventure travel
• urban exploration
• travel
• adventure
• watching movies
• people
• meeting people
• film
• exploring
• poems
• meeting new people
• legends
• explore
• classic rock
• etc.

Music, Movies, and Books

Classical literature is really where it's at for me. Shakespeare and Milton are huge influences in my work. I love some Russian classics, too. Tolstoy's Anna Karenina is a masterpiece. Let's not forget Brothers Karamazov by Dostoevsky. Princes of the craft! Herman Melville's classic The White Whale, commonly called Moby Dick, is a work of narrative genius. The works of Victor Hugo are another inspiration. Particularly of personal significance to me, The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

I can talk about film, too. From the Coen brothers to Kubrick to Hitchcock to Spielberg and many many more.

I love a good natured philosophical debate. Especially if a story is involved.

Please introduce me to new things.

I love love events. I love sitting quietly in the corner writing and I love sitting in the thick of things chatting, too.

I relate well to people. Genuinely, I'm a guy who gives a damn about people. I heed wisdom and disdain folly.

I don't judge but I don't admonish poor choices.

I try to be kind in every situation I can. I'm both thoughtful and thought-filled.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A buddy and I once drove all night through Utah and Nevada to get to Anaheim, where we then spent that whole day interacting with people at a conference.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'll try to teach anything I know and a few things I don't.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'll share anything I can with my hosts, a good story, a laugh, an adventure. I'm also pretty good in the kitchen. In addition to that...I can make some excellent cinnamon rolls...

Countries I’ve Visited

United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States