CURRENT MISSION

To experience life (as opposed to simply existing).

ABOUT ME

I enjoy attending & performing at Open Mics. Additionally, I love the opportunity to meet friendly, open minded people. I have a relaxed, curious demeanor. and I try not to take life too seriously. While I appreciate nice things (such as a big, soft couch), I value people above all else.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe we're here to have as many positive relationships with other people as possible (& to use our gifts to help others).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I spent several weeks surfing throughout the Oakland area (and meeting lovely, unique folks). Currently I'm interested to meet others via CS events, as well as by having a coffee with the occasional traveler (please feel free to hit me up).

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

For the past several years I've been renting rooms (often from friends). Given my transient lifestyle, I have the ability to pick up and leave whenever it suits me; which currently suits me well.

Interests

the beach, live performances (music, stand-up comedy, open mics, plays, etc), literature, film, exploring abandoned areas, being ridiculous & laughing, playing sports, pool/ ping-pong, photography, museums, hiking, swimming, nature, learning new things...

• culture
• literature
• photography
• coffee
• movies
• billiards
• music
• hiking
• surfing
• sports
• swimming
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

There Will Be Blood, City of God, The Scent of Green Papaya, Y Tu Mama Tambien, Lars and the Real Girl, Blazing Saddles, The Breakfast Club...

Muse, Chopin, Keb Mo', Elliott Smith, Regina Spektor, Against Me, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Killers, Cat Power...

White Noise, Something Wicked this Way Comes, The Catcher in the Rye, Beloved, The Road, Moby Dick, 1984, Cat's Cradle, Trainspotting, The Prophet...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I met a beautiful Italian woman on the beach in Santa Monica, California who was an exchange student. After she returned to Italy, we re-met on Facebook, and we decided (on a whim) to go to New York together to celebrate New Years Eve.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd love to learn about everything that they didn't teach me in school (which amounts to quite a lot). In particular, I'm fascinated with all things non-consumerist/ imperialistic culture.

I have an almost encyclopedic knowledge of indie/mainstream films (both domestic & foreign); including directors, actors, etc.

Countries I’ve Visited

United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States