Hey, there! My name is Henry, and I just graduated undergraduate school with a degree in Religious Studies and Philosophy in May 2018. I am currently staying in Austin, TX and am taking some space to consider who I want to be in the absence of school and presence of my new degree, before going to do some seasonal work on an island in New Hampshire.

I am considering getting a teaching assistantship in a graduate school in pursuit of becoming a professor, and am also dreaming of a culinary career. I also am looking for ways to become radically involved in the communities I am living in, in order to help individuals of those communities honor their personal truths. I really like playing guitar, and I write songs usually about things that I am angry with the world about that I want to figure out how to make better.

Five things that I just can't live without? One, self-care and self-love. Two, my backpack. Three, loving and supportive relationships. Four, recorded music and instruments to play. Five, definitely critical thinking, movements and revolutions towards more whole, loving, abundant communities. A couple of other things I just could not live without are all kinds of berries, kombucha, conversation, and some good books.

I travel very light, and consider myself a minimalist. If you are generous and kind and decide to host me, I will probably show up with the following things: my 25L backpack, my sleeping bag, and/or my guitar. Recently I have been traveling with the luxury of a duffel bag, too!

I enjoy authentically socializing, meaning that I usually skip the small talk when I can. I am very shy at first, but I open up quickly! In addition to being social, I also enjoy some decent alone time, especially when traveling, so that I can center myself and stay strong!

To hosts, I hope that I can offer stimulating conversation, assistance with cleaning, organization, or general tidying of living spaces, computer and technical help if needed, a clean room and space after I've left, and some good laughs! I can also cook some great food! Just let me know what you need. I would love to share my knowledge of vegan and gluten-free food preparation with you.

My motto? Honor your truth! Honor our truth(s)!

Thanks for reading my profile! I really hope that we can connect in person!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on Coachsurfing because I am seeking low-cost ways to travel and time spent with people local to the areas I am visiting! I want my stay to be not only a place to sleep, but an adventure!

Interests

• singing
• vegan
• reading
• hinduism
• philosophy
• transgender
• sustainability
• buddhism
• playing guitar
• existentialism
• zen buddhism
• zero waste
• queer theory
• queer culture
• dzogchen
• longchenpa
• lgbtqqaaip2+
• plasticfreelife

Music, Movies, and Books

Kimya Dawson
Against Me!
Incubus
Travis Scott

Being and Time
The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena
Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind
Tranny
Comparing Religions

Arrival
Space Odyssey
Samsara
Queer Eye

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One amazing thing I have done is committing to a zero waste life style, ideally meaning that I do not produce any landfill trash, but realistically meaning that I produce very little landfill trash. This commitment has helped my health, my finances, and the potential of our planet.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My songwriting and guitar playing
My analysis of ideological positions
My cooking
Technical support
Support for vegan, zero waste, and gluten-free lifestyles

Countries I’ve Visited

United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States