CURRENT MISSION

To travel and dance, meeting people and sharing exciting experiences and education along the way.

ABOUT ME

I'm 26 years old. I studied computer science and philosophy in college, but unsatisfied after three years, left and have since been studying dance improvisation. That was five years ago. I am also a teacher of the Alexander Technique. I like warm colors, simple clothes, and being a bit nerdy. I prefer small cities (~100,000) to large ones, and have been told I have a good sense for decorating. I love reading and feel I don't do so enough, and I try to limit the amount of time I spend online. I find myself having difficulty getting rid of books. I cook (well). I am currently simplifying my life.

PHILOSOPHY

My personal philosophy is still developing, and I very strongly believe that it is only properly expressed in the way I live; I doubt I could _say_ anything that would make much sense. I believe in people, and in community. I believe that to teach something you must understand and appreciate the perspective from which the student is learning, and in the value of avoiding creating fantasies in a world that is already extraordinary. I believe in dedication to what I'm currently doing, even if I won't be doing it forever, and that the largest factor in who we are and how we feel is what we have done. As such, I believe that if I want to change who I am the first step is to change how I live.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've done a bit of surfing, and would welcome any guests as well. Everyone I've met through CouchSurfing has been fantastic, and I'd love to meet more.

Interests

Bicycling, the Alexander Technique, reading, dancing, contact improvisation, food, cooking, teaching, learning, motorcycling, travel, camping, computers and technology, Linux, plants, nice rugs, high-quality kitchen ware, tea, collecting unusual decorations, casual button-down shirts, photography, incorporating candles as a primary light source, sewing, Keens, etc etc etc.

• books
• photography
• dancing
• education
• dining
• cooking
• clothing
• technology
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• camping
• surfing
• computer science
• teaching
• physics
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, Classical music, Life After God, Edward Albee, Cowboy Bebop, David Sedaris, They Might Be Giants, Phish, Crouching-Tiger Hidden-Dragon, Dostoevsky, Samuari Champloo, Miyazaki, Opera, Douglas Adams, Guns Germs and Steel, A Walk in the Woods, Credence Clearwater Revival, Bill Bryson, Spike Lee, Dr. Who, House of Leaves, Queen, Paulo Coelho, Oscar Wilde, Cradle Will Rock, Neil Gaiman, Sandman, so on and so forth.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

After three years of college, I dropped out and motorcycled halfway across the country, alone, to live in an improvisational dance commune/retreat center. I'm told this is amazing, but at the time it just made sense. Since then I've taken a major motorcycle trip almost every year, averaging about 5000 miles per-summer.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach about motorcycling, the Alexander Technique, dance improvisation, the mad mad workings of the restaurant industry, and (most importantly?) the cultures that each create. I can also teach about computers, some theoretical physics, and a fair number of odd topics. I'm interested in learning anything that anyone finds of value, and why they find it of value.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Japan, Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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