CURRENT MISSION

Write, travel, teach, learn.

ABOUT ME

I am a writer. I enjoy all the big and small things in life, from introspective stargazing to long conversations with interesting people. I am a traveler. I like putting myself in new situations in new places with new customs. I am a teacher. I want to make good use of being a native English speaker, and having completed a Masters in TESOL (an intensive ESL program), I want to hop around the world and share English with those who wish to learn.

I have few fears and many goals. I love having lots of friends but I also know the value of keeping a core group of really close friends. I will eat anything. I will try anything at least once. I'm good with camping, sleeping on floors, getting dirty, and being uncomfortable sometimes. Whatever happens probably happens for a reason because I believe there's a lesson in every occasion. I am calm, collected, mature, and friendly. I strongly believe in the "Do Unto Others" approach and rarely get angry or frustrated at other people. I'm passionate. I'm a quiet guy but that's not because I'm shy, it's because I'm a natural observer. I laugh at everything.

The bottom line is that I want to see as much of the world as I can before I die, and I want to write about my experiences, and I want to teach English as a means to support those two passions. I'm one of the nicest people you'll ever meet and I consider myself multifaceted and useful in many situations, from building houses, running a hostel, or teaching English.

PHILOSOPHY

I like to think that I'm already an old man on his death bed, and I'm looking back on a life that I remember being fantastic, and so every day is another chance to remind myself why life is so amazing.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I will probably be more of a couch surfer than a couch giver, but will always be a friendly guest and help out and create warm energy.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Just starting out.

Interests

Writing, reading, riding on trains, listening to music, strong connections with strangers, waterfalls, photography, museums, forests, big cities, small towns, coffee, and making the most of every moment.

• writing
• photography
• coffee
• running
• reading
• traveling
• music
• camping
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Modest Mouse, Alt-J, Pinback, Rolling Stones.
Movies: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Jurassic Park, Fight Club.
Books: Lullaby, Jaws, The Shining.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have watched the sun set over the valley of Pamukkale, in Turkey, with good friends, sitting on the white travertine stone while the call to prayer echoed for miles from the mosque spires below.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach English. I can teach writing. I'd like to learn another language. I'd like to become a better gardener/farmer.

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, South Korea, Turkey