American living in the United Kingdom. I am a political and security analyst, but above all, I enjoy human connections and experiences. I love traveling, learning languages, and experiencing new cultures. I’m fascinated with how different cultures solve common problems with different solutions. For example, every culture makes bread, but in so many different ways…food brings everyone together.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Just looking for people to hang out with while traveling (don’t want to seem like a creepy 45 year old talking to strangers at random bars and restaurants).

Interests

• culture
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• cocktails
• traveling
• music
• live music
• art
• food
• local food
• museums
• languages and cultures

Music, Movies, and Books

As for music, I enjoy most genres: Americana, blues, bluegrass, folk, EDM, jazz, funk, soul, rock, metal. I find myself mostly reading non-fiction (history, politics, psychology, philosophy), although I would really like to get back to reading fiction again more often. My favorite movie genres are sci-fi, thriller, suspense, and stupid comedies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Helped prevent an attack during a holiday procession

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Djibouti, England, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Lithuania, Qatar, Scotland, United Arab Emirates, Vatican City State, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States