CURRENT MISSION

Do or do not. There is no try.

ABOUT ME

Happy, a little nerdy. I obsessively compost and eat many many salads. I love coffee and craft beer. I teach cycle and strength training and love exploring.

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PHILOSOPHY

You don't need a license to drive a sandwich.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My first couchsurfing experience was in San Francisco staying with amazing couple and their dachshund. I've only surfed so far but am looking forward to be a host myself.

I love the open trust and human connection. I love swapping stories and expanding my world view through the experiences of others.

Interests

Conservation/ornithology, food, laughing, music, dancing (badly), conversations, puns, themed costume parties, subcultures (ex: Whisker Wars, the Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas), lifehacks, etc.

• dining
• cooking
• beer
• coffee
• yoga
• running
• gardening
• reading
• music
• biology
• ornithology

Music, Movies, and Books

Some movies I like but certainly not limited to: 5th Element, Step Brothers, Moulin Rouge, Oceans Eleven, Party Monster

Books: Most recently read: Bad Blood, Becoming, Good Omens

My music interests are extensive and change with my mood - generally they trend towards happy and upbeat, nature sounds, jazz, classical, etc. Lately I've been listening to a lot of podcasts. My favorites are NPR's TED Radio Hour, A Way With Words, This American Life, Stuff Mom Never Told You, and Freakonomics.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived in Turkey for a year in 1999/2000 and traveled all over the surrounding area. We were there one week when a 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit.

Teach, Learn, Share

What I know: Biology/Conservation/Ornithology; Nutrition; Running

What I want to know: anything new! Especially weird/counterculture things.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'd love to cook you a meal, bring you some produce, and buy you some craft beer.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Egypt, England, France, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Turkey, United States