Hello there! My name is Jacob. I go by both Jake and Jacob, so choose whatever you like more:)
I am 28 years old, and i currently work in the oilfields of Alaska as a carpenter building things and doing general construction.
I am also an certified EMT and was working as one in Minneapolis, MN prior to coming to the Alaskan oil fields for work. I enjoy being an EMT much more than this work but i make a lot more money in the oil fields. so i decided to come up here and suffer for a short period of time, save money, then use the money to travel and fund adventures.
I was in the United States Army for a few years and served in Iraq. Ive recieved many commendations (medals) including a Purple Heart for being wounded in comat.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Im on couch surfing mostly to meet new people all over the world. in particular, people who live in countries that i plan on traveling to where i don't know anyone.. A place to crash would be awesome, i can always pay for a place myself though. But, if i were to crash with someone i would have a better chance to get to know someone genuinely.

I also am trying to learn Italian. My dream would to be fluent someday and i hope to meet someone who can help me make that possible.. I have started on my own and i am trying. but, i will take all the help i can get.:)

Interests

I love nature, ice hockey, photography, meeting new people and just about anything thats positive and exciting.
Learning Italian!

• photography
• traveling
• surfing
• hockey

Music, Movies, and Books

There is way too much music and things that I like to put in here. but, something that i love that i think is unique these days is that i love Jazz music

What I Can Share with Hosts

My broad range of life expirences, positivity, the english language, smiles and love

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Germany, Iceland, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Kuwait, Mexico, Netherlands

Countries I’ve Lived In

Iraq, United States