CURRENT MISSION
I haven't been on CouchSurfing in years, but I figured this would be a good time to try it again. I'm visiting Japan for the first time in December 2025 to see Hitsujibungaku, and REI live!

ABOUT ME

I'm an INFP/INTP personality. I'm pretty chill and enjoy a good conversation as much as a good live band. I'm always up for a new food experience.

I’ve worked in IT, taught English in China, owned a small bicycle repair shop, freelanced as a copyediting for a bit, and have been a bicycle mechanic for nearly 20 years (can't believe it's been that long!).

I try to travel light.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm not able to host at the moment but I'm up for meeting new people. If you're pedaling through and need help with your bike, I can help.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've gone to a few local meetups and met some cool people. Looking forward to meeting more.

Interests

I love making things and learning how things are made. I enjoy hearing about other people's processes and what they're passionate about. Experiencing nature and wilderness helps keep me sane.

DURIAN!! lol

• books
• poetry
• photography
• dining
• coffee
• movies
• traveling
• music
• cycling
• fishing
• hiking
• psychology
• cultures
• craftsmanship

Music, Movies, and Books

Books... Marry Karr, Cynthia Cruz, Sylvia Plath, Nick Hornby, Jon Krakaeur, Kafka...

Music... Bob Dylan, The Clash, X, Crowded House, Japanese Breakfast, Juliana Hatfield, Pixies, Metric, Scout Niblett, Tom Walbank, Fazerdaze, Hitsujibungaku, REI, so many more!

Film... Chungking Express, In The Mood For Love, 2046, Rushmore, Life Aquatic, Underworld, Reality Bites, High Fidelity, Garden State, Brothers Bloom, High Plains Drifter, Pale Rider, Rachel Getting Married, No Country For Old Men,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was a mechanic for USA Cycling and lived at the Olympic Training Center.

Teach, Learn, Share

I bake a mean Swiss roll with mango and fresh cream filling!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love sharing travel experiences and perspectives. If you’ve never had Dim Sum, I can be your guide.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Hong Kong, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States

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