I'm a Canadian living and working in NYC. I'm a creative type who is fortunate enough to work at the intersection of technology, filmmaking, and prosocial activism. I am dedicated to lifelong learning and HUGE advocate for autodidactic approaches to living life.

I believe life is either a good time, or a good story. At the same time, I intimately understand human suffering in a profound way, and endeavor to alleviate that for the people meet as best a way I can.

About a decade ago, back when I was living in Toronto, I had a couch surfing account and hosted some folks from time to time. It was one of the best experiences ever. Unfortunately, where I am living now in NYC is much too small to host. But I am more than excited to meet up with any person who wants someone to talk to while traveling, who wants to grab dinner, a coffee, and walk around the city to find some hidden gems (or what's left of them in this rapidly gentrifying place!). I love meeting people from all over, and am happy to share my time (evenings + weekends) with anyone who needs a friend for a day or two or three in this chaotic city.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

-To experience the exchange of human interaction in an unconventional way
-Meeting incredible human beings
-Planning my next vacation
-Supporting this online community!

Music, Movies, and Books

Lidia Yuknavitch, Alice Coltrane, Diamanda Galas, Chris Morris, Brass Eye, Armando Ianucci, Mary MacLane, Meredith Monk, Renata Adler, Antonin Artaud, Valerie Solanas, Ursula Goodenough, Mary Gaitskill, Catherine Breillat, Octavia Butler, Andrea Arnold, Claire Denis, Spalding Gray, Prince, Robbie Basho, Sade, Cocteau Twins, Judee Sill, Mary Margaret O'Hara, Lee Scratch Perry, Boredoms, Yoshimi P-We, Frankie Knuckles

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Once upon a time I made performance art. Performance art mostly means doing something embarrassing for way too long. Nowadays I find better ways to understand myself and the world like dining alone in restaurants, learning how to be a better person, and teaching myself new things.

Also, probably this wacky movie I performed the lead role in: http://bugs.world/

Teach, Learn, Share

-Plant identification (Northeastern USA & Canada only)
-Cooking tips from someone who worked in restaurant hospitality for years
-Sewing
-Directions & the optimal subway route
-Research -- about ANYTHING. I'm really good at this.
-Tap dancing (Sadly, I cannot guaranteed you'll learn it quickly, but I could demo for a few seconds)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a great cook and I know a little bit about wine. I've worked in many different industries (corporate retail HQ, restaurant industry/sommeliership, assisting artist practices, tech startups, and multinational non-profit organizations), and have acquired a wide range of opinions about work, the USA/Canada, organizations, food, popular culture, digital media, and art and design. I am empathic and love to help people solve their problems, and can happily lend an ear.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United States