I am Maryland native who is in the process of relocating to Tennessee. I am a writer, a world-traveler with perpetual wander-lust, and an easy going guy. I am especially good at interacting with children as I have a 5-year-old son of my own and have been a full-time teacher for seven years. I recently spent 3 years teaching English in South Korea, so I am also fluent in speaking Korean.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I really enjoy traveling and meeting people from all walks of life. Right now as I make the move to Tennessee I need some floor-space or a couch to crash on until I can find a place of my own. I will be happy to host others once I am established in the Nashville area.

Interests

I enjoy gritty indie or foreign films. I especially love Danish cinema and British TV shows. I am currently writing a science fiction novel about a skeptic who explores the so-called "afterlife" using drug-induced psycho-states. I am also a musician. I compose music on my digital piano on Garage Band. I enjoy hiking and exploring the outdoors. I also like mentoring children and high-risk youth and getting involved with humanitarian work through my church.

• writing
• books
• movies
• tv
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• piano
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• teaching
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite music: Of Monsters and Men, The Lumineers, John Denver, The Beatles, Billy Joel, Queen, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Steve Miller Band, Chris Rice, Needtobreathe, Florence and The Machine, Third Day, and Chris Tomlin.

My favorite movies: Star Wars Episodes IV, V, and VI, Doctor Who, Gravity, A Beautiful Mind, Lady in the Water, PK, Calvary, The Passion of Joan of Arc, Ordet, Sunset Boulevard, Citizen Kane, Requiem for a Dream, The Hours

Favorite Books:
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The End of the Affair by Graham Greene, Billy Budd by Herman Melville, Winter's Tale by Mark Helprin, and The Holy Bible by various.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The best things in life are handed to you through grace. Getting to spend time with my son is my most amazing accomplishment, and I benefit just as much from it as he does. I have also completed my debut indie rock album called Coming Home. Any musician will tell you that cranking out an album is like birthing a baby.

Teach, Learn, Share

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page."
-- Saint Augustine

"Deprived of meaningful work, men and women lose their reason for existence; they go stark, raving mad."
-- Fyodor Dostoevsky

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer you lessons in the fundamentals of the Korean language as well as teach you the craft of storytelling, screenwriting, or lyric writing. I am very spiritual and good at helping people hone in on their own inner voice. I also am good at engaging people in general conversation and offering a relaxed social atmosphere where people feel truly comfortable being themselves.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, South Korea, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Korea, United States