I come from a film production background, specializing in post-production, yet, in my true form, I am a writer, drawn to screenwriting, as well as a visual artist aspiring to one day become a show runner on network television. I mostly write dark comedy/dramedies that attempt to relate to the human condition with a tongue-in-cheek approach. My art, or sometimes just artistic aspiration, is far-reaching but leans toward illustration, animation, textile, installation, and graphic design to name a few. I am currently sober, entirely free of drug and alcohol use—I’m enjoying every minute of it. I have recently quit my staff position at a film production company to return to the world of freelancing in hopes of having time to travel and pursue my dreams. Outside of my career and professional endeavors, I strive to be a humanitarian through regular community action. I am a practicing Buddhist in nearly the loosest sense of the word ”practicing,” but alas it’s progress over perfection. It’s worth mentioning that I adhere, fairly rigidly, to a plant-based diet for ethical reasons.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Upon quitting my job, I’ve decided that I want to travel around freelancing in the film industry, specifically in the art department, as I wish, city to city, working as a local hire (i.e. - someone responsible for their own room, board, and transportation) where ever I go. I’m currently in the market for a van for #vanlife, but I know that may not always be ideal as I travel through cities. And while I wait for the perfect van for me, I’d like to be traveling for work and couch surfing in the meantime.

Interests

Storytelling, Performance Art, Visual Art, Humanitarianism, Cooking, among others.

• humanities
• writing
• performing arts
• education
• folk music
• animation
• philosophy
• visual arts
• filmmaking
• linguistics
• buddhism
• indie music
• illustration
• sobriety
• world religions
• puppetry
• contemplation
• humanitarian work
• dark comedy
• global issues
• children education
• liberal arts
• history and culture
• community action

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to bands like Fleet Foxes,The War on Drugs, and Pixies, etc. Broadly speaking, I enjoy trip hop, some hip hop. My favorite hip hop group is Wu Tang Clan. I grew up in southern Kentucky, so bluegrass music is ingrained into my heritage. As far as movies and books are concerned, I enjoy dark comedy, slice of life, sci-fi, drama, psychological thrillers, and epics.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

This year, in March 2019, I think, I joined rank with a group of DIYers who formed a community action group back in January intent on meeting the needs of the indigent and houseless community of downtown Louisville, KY, all in the spirit of solidarity not charity.

Teach, Learn, Share

I’m always glad to teach what I know, learn all I can, and share what I have.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would love to share with my hosts lots of laughs, good stories, a song, a shared meal and, more practically, I would gladly help with a chore or two to lighten the load around home and as a show of gratitude.