CURRENT MISSION

Live the Kenyan life; Harvest the sky-water

ABOUT ME

I'm currently living in Mweiga, Kenya, working as a Design Fellow for Architecture for Humanity. I'm designing and supervising construction for a sporting complex and community center that collects rainwater in the arid region of Mahiga.

Pretty laid back. I love to meet new people, swap tall tales, cold drinks on hot days, and playing the banjo (although I've yet to find one in Kenya, settled for a guitar)

PHILOSOPHY

Hakuna Matata

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I surf when I'm on the road; and try to give a taste of the greatness of Fargo to anyone who stops by. I've got a big debt to work off, so stop on by.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Hosted a few folks here in Fargo, and crashed on some couches throughout the central US and Kenya. It's been an awesome way to experience a new place and learn the art of living from other people. I really enjoy how the initial relative anonymity of your average couch surfer allows for immediate real conversation, free exchange of ideas, and true human connections. (Not to mention it's always great to raise a glass or two with new friends.)

Interests

Real Conversation
Camping\Backpacking
Banjo\Guitar
Architecture
Watercolor Sketching

• arts
• architecture
• design
• sketching
• drinking
• guitar
• backpacking
• camping

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Music: Anything that can be played around a campfire.

Favorite Books:
-The Starship and the Canoe;
-Design Like You Give a Damn;
-Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72;
-the Minnesota State Atlas;
-the World as I see It;
-What is the What

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

While in South India (Tamil Nadu) I spent ten days working on a preservation project in a rural village. Opened my eyes to the world.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd love to show you around the rural area of Mahiga, and introduce you to some amazing kids. ( and get you up and close with my project the Mahiga Rainwater Court) Check it out online at:
http://www.openarchitecturenetwork.org/projects/rainwatercourt

I want to Learn where you came from and how you see the world.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, India, Kenya, Mexico, Rwanda

Countries I’ve Lived In

Kenya, United States

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