CURRENT MISSION

raising high the roof beam

ABOUT ME

quiet but friendly and good at making people laugh. during the day i work for a federal initiative to make technology as accessible as possible. i always want to explore more and am happiest when i have a view of the sky in front of me.

PHILOSOPHY

"for all that has been: thanks. for all that will be: yes." - dag hammarskjold

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

i seem to meet the best people here! surfing has enhanced my travels so much, and hosting typically sparks fantastic adventures and new friendships right in my own home.

Interests

currently actively pursuing:
foraging wild edibles (especially mushrooms),
riding my bike,
longform improv,
fermenting things,
yoga,
birding,
gardening,
learning bridge.

• cooking
• yoga
• gardening
• technology
• board games
• cycling
• surfing
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

music: wfmu is the best, otherwise whatever live music i can find. i'm lucky to be in dc where there is so much affordable, world-class music of all kinds, from library of congress concerts to house shows.

movies: too many to list, though i am a big fan of indie cinema in general and love attending the national gallery screenings and the various outdoor summer screen events here.

books: lots. a few favorite authors lately are george saunders, marilynne robinson, mark kurlansky, and naomi klein.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

threw out the first ball in a red sox game.

Teach, Learn, Share

ask me about:
homemade kefir and yogurt,
container gardening,
pressure cookers,
tea,
euro-style board games,
cemetery exploration,
libraries,
accessibility,
history.

What I Can Share with Hosts

stories, adventures, general merriment.

i would also love to cook for you! and/or help with gardening, yardwork, dogwalking, etc.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, United States