In my life, I've always tried to make the most of things, to experience, to listen and to learn. I enjoy speaking different languages, listening to great music, and having good conversations. I grew up in Kansas, lived in Seoul, Paris, London, NYC, and LA. Through all my travels, encounters, and experiences, I've learned the simplest things bring me the most joy.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe in traveling and experiencing new things. I believe it makes the world a better place.

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.” - Mark Twain

Interests

To begin with, I love music. I play guitar and enjoy many different types of music. Let's play music together!

• reading
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• hiking
• camping
• basketball
• languages
• mountains
• nature
• sustainability
• carpentry

Music, Movies, and Books

Motorcycle Diaries, The Rolling Stones, The Little Prince, The Graduate, Hank Williams, 100 Years of Solitude, Stranger Than Fiction, Walden, On the Road, Bob Dylan, A Moveable Feast, Milk, Dvorak, The Great Gatsby. This is just a bit from each...There's a whole bunch more.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've walked on top of the Great Wall of China, stood in front of the Terracotta Soldiers, practiced Kendo in the mountains of Japan, and partied in the streets of Seoul until sunrise. And along the way I have met some of the greatest people.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love languages. I enjoy teaching, listening, and learning about different cultures, customs, and languages. I'm happy to exchange knowledge from different people from across the world.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Music! particularly guitar. I studied music in university. I often travel with my guitar. I'm happy to play for people or to write music together.

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, France, South Korea, United States

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