Hello,

My name is Connor. I love music, psychology, and neuroscience. I like to play music and rock climb in my free time. I am also really interested in Buddhism and mindfulness meditation. I work as a Behavioral Health Specialist in a substance abuse recovery unit.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy meeting locals and getting the local experience whilst travelling. I love learning about the culture and language of the countries I travel. I also really like connecting with people around the world and just listening to other people's stories.

I also really enjoy hosting people. The excitement and love that I have for my town is renewed when I am able to show someone all the cool spots.

Interests

• culture
• education
• dining
• cooking
• beer
• walking
• drinking
• reading
• traveling
• music
• live music
• guitar
• piano
• hiking
• camping
• snowboarding
• rock climbing
• swimming
• business
• teaching
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

I am going through a music phase. But, I always find myself returning to Nirvana, Fleet Foxes, Animal Collective, Other Lives, Tame Impala, MGMT, and Mild High Club.

I am not a huge movie/tv buff. But, I like Wes Anderson films and Miyazaki. I also like Game of Thrones and Avatar:The Last Airbender/Legend of Korra.

I mostly read school books these days. I am also slowly reading through the Dhammapada. Anything by Mark Epstein is good. 10% Happier brought me into my interest of Buddhism and really opened up a lot of doors for me. I'd like to find some time to read a good fiction book. I enjoyed The Alchemist.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

This is definitely a tough question. More recently, I would have to say, spending ten days in New Zealand. Snowboarding at Treble Cone and Cardrona BLEW MY MIND.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to rock climb- though I am not spectacular. I love talking about neuroscience, psychology, and Buddhism. I love exchanging music.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Cambodia, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Italy, United States