I'm an American who has been living in Canada for the past 11 years. I studied music, play the bass, and work as a front-end web developer.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I haven't yet tried Couchsurfing, but I'm going to London soon for a few days, and it would be nice to stay with someone and maybe hang out and see the city a bit! I understand that this site is about having a social experience, and I'm looking forward to meet new people and exchange ideas.

If you're willing to show me around the city or give me advice, I would gladly accept!

Interests

Music, programming, meditation, math, dogs, reading. I love the outdoors (hiking, camping, snowshoeing). I'm interested in secular Buddhism (taking the insights from Buddhism without the religious stuff), but I don't know much yet!

I also love cooking. I've been cooking mostly vegan lately (my boyfriend is vegan), but I'll eat anything. I don't drink alcohol (never tried it!) but promise I'm still a fun guy.

• dogs
• arts
• cooking
• vegan
• exercise
• running
• meditation
• drinking
• politics
• reading
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• snowshoeing
• mathematics

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Elliott Smith, Sufjan Stevens, The Beatles, Björk, Animal Collective, Gorillaz, Beck, Nine Inch Nails, Cake, Buke & Gase, Mahler, Bartók, Ween

Movies: Synecdoche, New York; Adaptation; There Will Be Blood; Her; Birdman; The Shining; 2001; Youth; Moonrise Kingdom.

Books: Lolita, House of Leaves, The Sandman, Flow, The Familiar, Logicomix, To the Lighthouse, Long Day's Journey Into Night

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've toured with my band around France, Switzerland, Lebanon, and much of the USA. We've released a few albums.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you about music and programming. I'm also really interested in conversations about politics and art.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook good meals, I'd be up for exercising with you (going for a run or gyming, depending on what's in your neighborhood). What else can I offer... I can play music with you or teach you some computer programming!

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Lebanon, Mexico, Poland, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United States