CURRENT MISSION

Hope. Inspiration. Storytelling. And probably a beer or cup of coffee along the way.

ABOUT ME

I love deep conversations, new places and getting to know new faces, just about any performance art, organizing and cleaning, and being inspired to create. Storytelling is simply the best!

I have developed a word to describe my social views: Communalism. I believe that if we work together as a community and really explore what it means to love each other through empathy, then we'll generally be happier people. And, hey, we have differences! Isn't that great!?

Alright, enough about that serious stuff. I also love hockey, burgers, fried rice, ice cream, Dexter, Community (the TV Show), card/board games, and parkour.

Basically, I like to keep busy and like to help people know they are appreciated.

PHILOSOPHY

"How are you?" doesn't have to be a rhetorical question.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Hello, Europe. Hello, World. I'm ready to meet you.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have bounced around couches for a little while now, and sometimes there's nothing more comfortable than the couch of a person who has agreed to love you and share with you for a little while on your adventures.

Interests

Theatre, The Muppets, Music, Singing, Foreign Films, Any music that makes you think or jump for joy, Good books (particularly those written by Ray Bradbury, Christopher Moore, or Jesus), Shadow Puppetry, good barbeque

• arts
• books
• singing
• performing arts
• beer
• coffee
• bbq
• walking
• movies
• board games
• tv
• magic
• music
• hockey

Music, Movies, and Books

Ray Bradbury, Christopher Moore, Michael Buble, Kings of Leon, R&B

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

1) I participated in a homeless life experience while getting my BA in Seattle, and was told by an engaging homeless man with piercing eyes, a slight smile, and excellent slight of hand who performed a magic trick with ash from a cigarette, "You're not afraid of being poor, lonely, worthless, unsuccessful, and unloved. You're afraid of being that way when you die." I will never forget this moment.

2) My niece was born in a neighboring state (born in Oregon while I was in Washington), and I drove all night to be there and be one of the first ones to hold her. This was one of the best choices I have made in my life.

3) I was walking with a friend, involved deeply in conversation, and of course smacked my head right into a brick pillar. My friend to this day refuses to believe that I wasn't faking it. I still wonder to this day why stupidity can be so hilarious!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Denmark, United States