I love indulging in and creating art.
I love sequential art, fluid animation, and compelling stories.
I love cheesy super heroes.

Links to my art:
http://monkeysketches.tumblr.com/
https://www.instagram.com/monkeysketches/

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to travel more and understand the area in greater depth. What better way to do that than to stay with a local!

Interests

• arts
• photography
• comics
• anime
• hiking
• animation
• adventure
• manga
• abandoned places
• japan

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to a variety of music, from video game OSTs, to J-Rock, to USA Top 40, to Disney songs~
Some favorites: Sugar Song and Bitter Step (UNION SQUARE GARDEN), Karma (Bump of Chicken), Love the Way You Lie (Eminem), All Star (Smash Mouth)

I usually tend toward comedies, but any movie with a great story, cool animation, and/or likable characters are good for me~
Some favorites: Lion King, Jurassic Park, Summer Wars, Your Name, Power Rangers (2017)

Do comic books count? I read a LOT of comics!
Some favorites: One Piece, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Ultimate Spider-Man, Saga

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I scaled Angels Landing at the end of 2015. It was both exhilarating and terrifying to scale the sides without any fencing or barricades. I only had a chain to hold on to with one hand (the other held my DSLR). The other side of me was a 5000ft drop to the bottom of Zion. It was an incredible experience, especially once I reached the top. When I looked down, I realized that humans can accomplish amazing feats with just our own body and willpower

Teach, Learn, Share

I love learning about everything! As an artist and storyteller, I believe anything and everything is interesting and worth learning about~

I don't have too many skills, but I do know some basic Japanese. I love conversing with people of all levels, and teaching those that don't anything about it! I have also traveled to Japan several times and am always down to share my experiences from there.
I can also talk your ear off about Batman and Robin and other comic book-y or manga things, if you're so inclined XD

What I Can Share with Hosts

I don't have too much to offer besides an open mind and willingness to try most everything~

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Canada, Japan, Philippines, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States