CURRENT MISSION

Meet lots of new people, see the authentic side of new places, practice Spanish, engage in cultural exchanges.

ABOUT ME

I'm an easygoing, fun dude! I thrive on exposing myself to new experiences and engaging those from backgrounds and of worldviews different than my own.

Right now I'm killing some time before starting residency by solo road tripping around the American Southwest. Looking to hit the spots I've always wanted to experience but could never squeeze in.

PHILOSOPHY

Hunter S. Thompson summed it up well:

“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Right now I'm traveling and do not have a couch to offer, but I'm thrilled to be surfing!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have attended a few couchsurfing meetups and have couchsurfed once. As a surfer, I look forward to engaging in an authentic cultural exchange with my hosts and to make new friends!

Interests

I enjoy running, mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, camping, solo travel, and lifelong learning.

• literature
• running
• meditation
• reading
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• chemistry
• medicine
• neuroscience
• solo travel

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Any classic rock, indie, folk, electronic, and some hip hop.

Books: East of Eden, House of Leaves, Middlesex, Freedom, Purity, Crime and Punishment, all Vonnegut, all Palahniuk, David Sedaris.

Movies: Any Kubrick, any David Lynch, Shawshank Redemption, Children of Men, The Lego Movie.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Riding my bike across the continental US!

Teach, Learn, Share

I know a good bit about:
Emergency medicine
English literature
Neuroscience
Chemistry

I'd love to learn more about:
Meditation
Eastern philosophy/medicine
Yoga

What I Can Share with Hosts

Spanish conversation, philosophical pontification, craft beer from the American mid-Atlantic!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Dominican Republic, Israel, Nicaragua, Peru, Switzerland