Artist and illustrator. Carpenter. Human being

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting new people who are on a journey. Great conversation and fresh perspectives is what most excites me about the crowd that uses couch surfing. I also know how important a good sleep and shower is and how money can be tight. If I can help you get on your way I am proud to be of service.

Interests

love getting outside, love eating with good company, love tools and striving to be a craftsman in my career, love risking everything on what I believe in, which is love, community, and a purposeful life.

• eating out
• outdoor activities
• road trips
• travel
• conversation
• comedy
• good conversation
• community

Music, Movies, and Books

I think the new planet of the apes movies are great and I am a big fan of marvel. The hunger games was also a series that moved me. I was amazed by daredevil on Netflix and I am really enjoying genius by National Geographic. I don't see a lot of movies lately and smaller independent movies get pushed aside though they are always the most surprisingly good.

I love thoughtful stories and though I can't read without falling asleep, I soak up audiobooks and podcasts like they are the next best drug. One person who I am listening to right now is brène brown. She is breaking down the way that vulnerability and shame play such a big part of our lives. It is transformative. I'd totally recommend anything she does. She has a couple great talks on TED.com. Oh, forgot to mention, most of the books and movies help me with my own personal journey and at a distance they might seem a bit self-helpy but to me they are some of the best stories.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Experiencing the vermont sky and landscape on long hikes.

Teach, Learn, Share

The world is changing fast and mostly not in a good way. Things are about to seriously collapse around us and we act as if we are afraid to even reach out and be personal with our own children or neighbors. We must practice simple love with diligence and without fear. By doing so we will unlock the part of ourself that only wants to be happy and we will be able to start letting go of the world as something to be used and instead start to see our connection to it.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will always make sure that what is mine is yours while you’re here. You will never go without as long as what you ask for is reasonable and open to paths that may not have been explored. Since chances are you are on a path of discovery, life will be an open book.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Italy, Spain