ABOUT ME

I worked for 5 years in the chemical industry in Houston, TX. I recently resigned from my job to travel and determine if engineering is in fact what I want to continue as my career. Over the next year or so, I plan to visit places within the United Sates as well as South America, Asia, and Africa. As a person who thrives when things are well organized (enginerd), I'm taking a leap of faith by putting myself into the 'uncomfortable' yet exciting situation of unemployment!

Even before this recent step away from industry, I tended to travel efficiently...hostels/friends as often as possible. I went this route because it gave me a chance to meet people from all over with the commonality of travel.

PHILOSOPHY

If it doesn't feel right, try something different. This is how / why I made my decision to travel.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

As part of my upcoming travels, I would like to see the cities I visit from a local's perspective and get an idea of what the local vibe is like. Full immersion.

Interests

Although I am not musically inclined nor do I play any instruments, I do find an interest in music. I travel often for concerts and music festivals! I've taken quite an interest in synthpop recently.

I like to spend as much time as possible outside: road cycling, bicycle touring, rock climbing, backpacking.

• concerts
• music festivals
• festivals
• cooking
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• cycling

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: M83, No Doubt, Erykah Badu, Lykke Li, Scissor Sisters, Grouplove, Mika, Hurts, Two Door Cinema Club, Robyn, Chromeo, MIA, Geographers, HAIM, Solange, Chromatics, Sylvan Esso, LCD Soundsystem

Movies: Taking Woodstock, Amelie, Iron Lady, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Labyrinth, First Wives Club, Goonies

Books: Wicked, Game of Thrones, Unholy Alliance, A Walk in the Woods

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Completed a bicycle tour from Klamath Falls, OR to Eugene, OR via Crater Lake for a total of 250 miles with 3 nights of camping.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Chile, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Peru, Switzerland, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States