What I do for work: I’m a data analyst specializing in biological data. I work for NASA and a microbiology laboratory at Ohio State College of Medicine. I also do some 3D design for printing projects in research. Currently working on a startup.

What I do in my real life: mountain bike, read, bowhunt, fly fish, rock climb, make films, do psychedelics, think, trail run...

In the past 10 years I have lived in 10 different houses in 3 different states. I have lived in the Seattle area, Indianapolis area, and right now I live in Columbus, Ohio. I have a giant bucket list, but right now am chipping away at the things I can do in the U.S.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I spent a summer living out of my car...I guess that kind of opened up the world for me and I realized I can travel anywhere on a budget. I love to travel, but more importantly, I love to experience the places I visit, to see how life is lived in that place and know the secrets of the land. I'm a clean, very respectful guy...so I figure if someone wants to lend me their couch for a night or two, I'll be more than happy to oblige. I find the culture of couch surfing to be very open and friendly.

Interests

Mountain biking, being an outdoorsman, mountaineering, bow hunting, fly fishing, reading, science, tech, film, music, computers, travel, podcasts, philosophy (Jung, Nietzsche), fitness and longevity.

• animals
• arts
• culture
• books
• beauty
• cooking
• fitness
• shopping
• clothing
• movies
• traveling
• cycling
• fishing
• surfing
• astronomy
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: The Doors, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Aesop Rock. Books: Steve Jobs (biography), An Empire of Wealth, Goedel Escher Bach, Infinite Jest, Sapiens. Movies: Shame, Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Dallas Buyers Club, Into the Wild, Birdman, The Social Network, Upstream Color.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Set on the edge of the Mt. Saint Helens crater...

What I Can Share with Hosts

My views on society, a good laugh, advice on films to watch, an adventurous spirit. Also I'm a pretty good pizza cook...spent a summer working in a local pizza shop near Purdue University and learned the art of pizza making.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States