CURRENT MISSION

to live on the bright side

PHILOSOPHY

I believe that every experience you have, whether it be good or bad, and every person you meet, even someone you pass walking down the street, changes you and can make you a better person.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My first couchsurfing experiences were in Japan. I met some fantastic people, both by surfing futons (no couches there!) and through meet-ups. Looking forward to building more relationships and creating new memories with fellow travelers.

Interests

snowboarding, downhill mountain biking, camping, hiking, swimming, reading, traveling, meeting new people, learning new languages...

• walking
• reading
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• snowboarding
• swimming
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

I love reading, and usually have a few books on the go at any time. One of my all time favorites is "The Life of Pi" and as far as non-fiction goes, "Long Walk to Freedom" (the autobiography of Nelson Mandela) is truly inspirational.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I spent one month on a research cruise in the middle of the Pacific Ocean (near the northern Hawaiian islands). We sent a robotic vehicle down to the seafloor to collect data and bring samples back to the surface. The things we saw at the bottom of the ocean were unbelievable!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada