CURRENT MISSION

Living life the best I can.

ABOUT ME

Born in Visalia, CA in 1984. Lived in Yosemite for a time. Moved out to Arkansas when I was 9. Lived there till I was 22 where I got a degree in Physics. After my degree I moved to Reno where I still live as a Physics graduate student. I study fusion and plasma physics. My hobbies include running, contemplating life, and having meaningful conversations. I have gone through radical changes in my thought processes and beliefs. Living life is a humbling experience for sure. I describe myself as a "realist" and am on a mission to discover "truth".

PHILOSOPHY

Interesting question...my personal philosophy would simply have to be "keeping it real", even when it goes wrong.

I also describe myself as a "realist" now, which fits my above description. I don't have life figured out, and I don't claim I ever will, but I can't think of anything more important than trying to figure it out anyway. :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am in a situation where I can host up to two couchsurfers. I'll include a picture of the bed I have soon. The thing is that the beds are located in the same room I sleep in (I have a master bedroom), so if you aren't shy, then more power to you.

I want to find ways to help and give back to humanity. This is one of the best ways I have thought of. :)

Also, I am a hardcore runner, so if any runner wanted to meet up with me for a run, that would be fantastic.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My first experience was in Salt Lake City with a friend of mine who was on couchsurfing. I was hesitant at first, but it became one of the best experiences of my life. I took a two year hiatus unfortunately, but found myself going back while planning on a France and Ireland trip. I was hosted by two amazing gentleman and was convinced I had to start hosting myself. I have hosted once now and am now intensely dedicated to this idea.

Interests

Meeting new people, having interesting discussions with said new people, running, math and physics, dot drawing, etc.

• running
• coach
• drawing
• track and field
• mathematics
• physics
• religion
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies:

American Beauty, The Shining, Children of Men, The Graduate, The Dark Knight, Akira, Dumb and Dumber, Kramer vs. Kramer, Training Day, National Lampoon's Vacation

Music:

Radiohead, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Modest Mouse, The Arcade Fire, T.V. on the Radio, Beck, My Bloody Valentine, The Pixies, Portishead, The Mars Volta, The Knife, Jose Gonzalez, Sufjan Stevens, Sigur Ros.

Books:

The Science of God, Hatchet, 1984, Brave New World, The Elegant Universe.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ran to the top of Half-Dome.

Been best man three times.

Broke four track high school records.

This skinny guy once took third place in a weight lifting competition, ha!

Saw a yellow bigfoot, I swear! ;)

Backpacked around Ireland all by myself (amazing for me!).

Teach, Learn, Share

I can coach running, teach math, physics, dot drawings (ask if you are interested), and some interesting ties between science and religion.

Learn? I want to know about different cultures. I want to understand our differences, but more importantly, our similarities.

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