CURRENT MISSION

I want to see the world!

ABOUT ME

I am an enthusiastic, energetic, adventurous individual who could run around all day and not be tired. I am a YES person. My mind is always open to new thoughts, opinions, ideas, questions, issues, and dreams. I will try any food, activity, game, idea, experience at least once. I smile easily and cry rarely. I'm a good hugger, a great listener, and an awesome friend.

PHILOSOPHY

"So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservatism, all of which may appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future. The very basic core of a man's living spirit is his passion for adventure. The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
If you want to get more out of life you must lose your inclination for monotonous security and adopt a helter-skelter style of life that will at first appear to you to be crazy. But once you become accustomed to such a life you will see it's full meaning and its incredible beauty." -John Krakauer

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

In my opinion the best way to travel is with the locals. I believe that amazing experiences can be had with new people in interesting locations around the world. It is my hope that couchsurfing will provide me with the ability to share in these relationships and experiences across the globe.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

No "official" couchsurfing experience, but I have stayed on a lot of couches in my day and I hope to experience the hospitality of couchsurfing on my jest in New Zealand.

Interests

Cooking, sports, eating, camping, running, reading, soccer, food, backpacking, musicals, playing in the rain, rock climbing, travelling, gardening, snowboarding, exploring, laughing, coffee shops, hiking, classical music, craft beer, nature, dancing.

• beauty
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• beer
• coffee
• running
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• music
• classical music
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• snowboarding
• sports
• rock climbing
• soccer

Music, Movies, and Books

I love reading chef biographies. But more importantly I try to have a good book in my hand at any given moment.

I'm always up to hear new music, but my current obsessions are Fat Freddy's Drop, Madeline Peyroux, and Diane Birch. Give them a listen, I bet you'll love them!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once fought a giant purple squid in the middle of Death Valley NP.

Teach, Learn, Share

I will share some inspiring quotes. I can teach you how to stay alive in the woods. I want to learn about everything!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Germany, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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