Hello!

I lived in Japan for a year, teaching English at a public middle school and improving my Japanese.

I got my master's in Civil Engineering. I like problem solving and tech stuff, as far as it goes for creating useful tools.

I lived on a commune in Virginia for a year after watching Zeitgeist: Addendum. I had to try living in an economy without money and see if it worked.

I'm currently trying to become a professional programmer.

I'm not much into drinking!

I've recently been inspired listening to people like Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, Will Smith, Tony Robbins, Les Brown, and Eric Thomas. I started listening to them every morning while jogging. They talk about living your dreams and having the courage to do what really pulls at you.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It sounds like a cool way to meet new people. I like the idea of meeting people I normally wouldn't. Hanging around people different than one's normal group can be more different and eye opening than traveling to a different country!

Interests

I trained in MMA at Evolve Academy in Maryland for a few months. I'd like to start training again at some point.
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I really want to learn to do a backflip!

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I like hiking, jogging, and exploring cities.

I studied Japanese in the past and want to pick it up again. I think it would be really cool to be fluent.

• hiking
• gymnastics
• mma
• programming
• japanese

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Jumped off a 40 foot cliff into the water at Lake Powell.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I like fixing thing! I always travel with my tools in case I need them. I'd be happy to help with handyman stuff if you need it.

Stories from Japan and the commune.

Experience going to grad school.

Hiking buddy.

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Bahamas, Canada, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, Venezuela

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan