I'm a PhD student in Toronto, Canada, working on a degree in philosophy. I also fulfill my stereotype by making espresso at a local cafe. My wife, Emily, is a nanny here in Toronto, and we have two super cool cats!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I did some couchsurfing in my teens and loved it. I'm from a really small town, so it was a wonderful way to expand my horizons! Now that I'm a graduate student, presenting papers and research around the globe, I figured it would be a great way to see the sights and meet some really great folks in the cities where my research takes me.

Interests

• literature
• art history
• philosophy

Music, Movies, and Books

Currently listening to: Anderson .Paak, Modest Mouse, mewithoutYou

Favorite films: Ghostbusters

Favorite books: Love in the Ruins (Percy), The Brothers Karamazov (Dostoevsky), Fear and Trembling (Kierkegaard), Silence (Endo)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Survived the Michigan public education system.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share a pretty wild story about how my dad is older than my grandmother, my older siblings are older than my mom, my uncle is a year older than me, and my nephew is a year younger than me. (note: this is not a riddle)

Also glad to share a beer, a meal, conversation, and some bad philosophy jokes.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United States