I live in Berkeley, California and am passionate about education, social justice, radical community, and sustainable living. I try to do things with purpose and meaning, to better society and myself, and to live in a way that is satisfying and useful and good.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like meeting and interacting with people who are more interested in helping strangers travel than making a quick buck. I am consistently inspired by the people I've met through Couchsurfing!

Interests

Besides cycling, I enjoy hiking and camping. I occasionally go rock climbing and practice yoga. I garden and enjoy cooking. I love reading, music, local history, and art in all forms.

• arts
• books
• architecture
• concerts
• coffee
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• guitar
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• history
• volunteering
• parks
• urban exploration
• bikes

Music, Movies, and Books

The Mountain Goats, Sufjan Stevens, Belle and Sebastian, A Tribe Called Quest

Wes Anderson, Chris Marker, Jodorowsky, Bertolucci

Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Murakami, Steinbeck, Dostoyevsky

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I biked the Natchez Trace in the southern United States, a self-supported tour of almost 400 miles.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm a programmer by trade and hobby. I can fix bikes and am an amateur welder.

I love learning how to make and repair things. I like learning new recipes and cooking techniques and hearing about philosophy and history.

In general I am inspired by the passions of others as a means of learning more about what is truly important in the world.

Countries I’ve Visited

Denmark, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States