I am an American who grew up in the Philippines, went to college in America to study Computer Science, then came to Indonesia to continue my education in linguistics. I am working on my MA in Linguistics from the University of North Dakota, studying the Buginese language in South Sulawesi Indonesia, where I have spent six months teaching English at an after-school program. I'm currently working on a dictionary of the Buginese language (grammar to follow).

I'm tall! (6'6" or 198 cm) I like playing chess and pingpong and all kinds of sports. I like board games and card games, I like sightseeing and hiking, exploring and talking about life and the world. I've spent most of my life in Indonesia and the Philippines, so I don't feel like a "normal" American (still not sure those even exist). I love meeting new people and making friends. I'm new to the couchsurfing experience; I'm jumping in at a friend's recommendation.

My permanent address is Grand Prairie TX (my grandparents' place) but I'm currently hosting in South Sulawesi (in Soppeng)! Drop on by!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love adventure and finding ways to travel around the world!

Interests

Languages, foreign cultures, foods, sports, teaching

• education
• board games
• chess
• traveling
• hiking
• sports
• computer science
• teaching
• languages
• science
• sightseeing

Music, Movies, and Books

I like all kinds of music

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've climbed the tallest mountain in the Philippines (Mt. Apo, ~3000m) four times.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am very friendly and love to have all sorts of conversations. I'm especially interested in linguistics.

Countries I’ve Visited

Dominican Republic, India, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Singapore, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Indonesia, Philippines, United States