CURRENT MISSION

Growth

ABOUT ME

I like figuring out how things work, be it society, people, ecosystems, or fuzzy animals. I read a lot (but not as much as I wish I did). I like parenthesis (especially nested parenthesis). Sometimes I end sentences with prepositions, but I usually feel guilty afterward. I love learning, and ever since I got a smart phone, I compulsively look things up on Wikipedia. Did you know camels can drink 40 gallons of water in one go? I just looked that up earlier today while I was riding a camel. I like riding all sorts of things, and in addition to riding camels in Egypt, I have ridden horses in Argentina, elephants in Thailand, several baby elephant seals in Santa Cruz, and a giant turtle in San Diego. That last one was in a zoo, and I almost got kicked out.

I collect skills and hobbies (specialization is for insects). I rock climb (along with everyone else in the bay area), dance blues, and occasionally embarrass myself at yoga. I've also enjoyed sailing, wind surfing, scuba, wing tsun, picking locks, and various types of social dance. Sometimes I wonder how much of this is due to playing too many RPGs as a kid.

I like video games, but not the kind that eat your life. Oh, and I really like eating. And cooking. I don't get to cook much nowadays, 'cuz my work feeds me. I like my job, and not just because I get food. Maybe a little bit because of the food.

I love to travel, and I like to do it cheaply. I love art, but am pretty picky about what I consider that to be. I make people laugh, and treasure the ones that can do the same. Sometimes I make really bad puns. Usually, they are pretty good, though. I get bored easily, and I hate being bored. I am analytical and introspective. I question my actions, and my motives, and always try to be a better person.

My friends are really important to me, and I cherish each one of them. I like sharing my life with other people, and tend to draw others into my social group.

PHILOSOPHY

I want to experience all the beauty.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I am new to CS, and am excited to host.

Interests

Technology
Philosophy
Dance (Blues, Swing, Salsa, etc...)
Sailing
Rock Climbing
Video Games
Scifi

• animals
• horses
• insects
• arts
• beauty
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• yoga
• drinking
• technology
• video games
• traveling
• drawing
• blues
• surfing
• scuba diving
• sailing
• rock climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Too many to list

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Burning man

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Israel, Netherlands, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, United States