CURRENT MISSION

Finishing my doctorate!

ABOUT ME

I am in graduate school pursuing a doctorate degree in bioengineering. I am proud to be gay and single. I try to have as much fun as I can in between doing lab work and writing grants and papers. I enjoy going outdoors with my dog, especially to the beach. I like to party (maybe a bit too much?) on the weekends, going out for drinks and to concerts when I can afford it. I am somewhat shy and standoffish with new people, especially in groups (I'm better one on one). But I'm working on it, and I think couchsurfing will help!

PHILOSOPHY

I try to balance enjoying life while working to help others enjoy life as well.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have couchsurfed in the past but my profile was deleted due to inactivity! Whoops! Also, I have since lived with people who weren't so down with couch surfing. However, I have recently changed roommate situations so that now I can host, and I'm looking forward to it. I also like to surf and meet new people while traveling.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Couchsurfed around Europe a bit when I was in college (undergrad).

Interests

I like going to concerts, grabbing a drink, outdoors stuff like camping and beach. Going to movies, watching TV, reading. I also enjoy my work very much ask me and I'll tell you about it.

• dogs
• writing
• concerts
• partying
• drinking
• movies
• reading
• tv
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• camping
• surfing
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Flaming Lips, St. Vincent, Wilco, Belle and Sebastian, The Magnetic Fields, Toro Y Moi, Daft Punk, and lots more.

TV: Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, Walking Dead, Doctor Who, True Blood

I enjoy mostly science fiction and fantasy books and all types of movies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Solo bike tour from Virginia to St. Louis.

Teach, Learn, Share

I could teach about my work/research: corneal biomechanics. I'd like to speak better French.