Currently traveling the world. I spent the past year living in Portsmouth, NH. Previously, I've lived in Seattle, Indiana, Kansas City, South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Professionally, I'm a Software Engineer/Computer Scientist, but I can hold a natural conversation on any topic. I have a second degree in Conflict Studies and I love all things fine arts: photography (painting), film (theater), and music. I know my way around an audio mixing console, and I like making music playlists. I also enjoy spending my time outdoors and I love hiking, rock-climbing, cycling, and running. What better way to prepare for the Zombie Apocalypse?

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

A friend of mine told me it's a great way to meet new people, and find cheap places to stay while exploring the world. So far, I'm not convinced.

Interests

Traveling to a new place, hanging out with the locals and trying out new hoppy beers and ethnic cuisines.

• arts
• humanities
• theater
• photography
• beer
• running
• traveling
• painting
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• rock climbing
• engineering
• science
• software

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Star Wars (IV, V, I, II, III, VI)*; Lord Of The Rings; The Hobbit; Harry Potter; Resident Evil; The Avengers; Robots; Elysium; The Tall Man, The Blind Side, Love Actually; The Great Gatsby; Invictus; Pyaar Impossible; The Color Purple; Sarafina; Neria; Tsotsi.

*Watched in that order. That way it keeps the Vader reveal a surprise and allows the series to end on a sensible note -- the destruction of the Empire -- while still beginning with Luke’s journey.

Music: Mumford & Sons; Of Monsters and Men; The Lumineers, Florence + The Machine; The XX; Regina Spektor; One Republic; Maroon 5; Oliver Mtukudzi; Alexio Kawara; Chiwoniso Maraire; Emmanuel Jal; Zahara; K'Naan, etc.

And Taylor Swift!

Books: Way too many to mention. I buy books like some women buy shoes.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I'm working on this...

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm always curious to learn about new places, cultures, and people I meet on my travels.

Countries I’ve Visited

Kenya, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Namibia, South Africa, United States, Zimbabwe