I grew up in rural Iowa on a countryside farm. I love film, both watching them and creating my own. I'm currently developing my skills as a novelist and screenwriter, trying to travel as much as I can before settling down into a job. I've traveled all over the United States and recently spent some time in Europe. I love meeting new people and hearing new stories and want to experience as much as I can in life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people, explore interesting situations, learn, and stay at incredible places while not going broke;).

Interests

• writing
• drinking
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• filmmaking
• friends
• adventure
• living in the moment

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - The Black Keys, Bahamas, Cuco, Queen, etc.
Movies - The Dark Knight trilogy, Vertigo, anything by Paul Thomas Anderson, Casablanca, David Lynch etc.
Books - Special Topics in Calamity Physics, Watchmen, Islandia, Green Mansions, Catcher in the Rye, The Sun Also Rises

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once, while shirtless, chopped down a tree using only an axe, then carried the huge log on my shoulder across a river and back to our campsite on a sandbar. That might moreso be the manliest thing I've ever done than the most amazing haha.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach/share my knowledge about writing and filmmaking and the limitless concepts that go with them. Since I grew up in a very rural area, I can perhaps also share my experiences with that, such as growing up near Amish communities or raising cows, horses, etc. I'd love to learn anything really, whatever the host has to offer.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Similar to what I said above. I can also share expenses to some extent as well, and I'd be more than happy to spend some time getting to know whoever I happen to be staying with.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States