Hello. I am 39 years old and currently live in Portland, Oregon, USA. I enjoy learning about other cultures, conversation, writing, exploring new places, trying new food, spending time outdoors. Dining out and tasting different types of wine and beer is one of my favorite winter hobbies. Meeting people and sharing experiences is really rewarding to me. I like to talk and love to listen.
My educational background and profession is civil engineering and am currently working on completing a M.S. in Project Management.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Interested to meet new people and make new friends abroad. I believe the best way to learn about a new place and culture is to spend time with the locals :) I prefer to avoid typical tourist areas and instead prefer to see places where foreigners may not frequently visit.

Interests

Hiking, photography, motorcycle riding, travel, history, art, music, horticulture, trying new food/wine. I am enthusiastic to learn about other cultures. I am always enthusiastic to try something new.

• arts
• culture
• writing
• photography
• dining
• wine
• beer
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• engineering
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

For music I usually listen to alternative, heavy metal, rock, classical. Depends on what I am doing and my mood. Movies types I most enjoy are adventure, sci-fi, martial arts, documentaries. I usually read books to learn how to do something new.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Depends on your definition of amazing, feel free to ask.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teaching people is part of my job and I enjoy it very much. I am always eager to learn new things from people. I am eager to share my experiences, knowledge, and stories.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good manners and a open mind :)

Countries I’ve Visited

China, England, Germany, Hong Kong, Netherlands, South Korea

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States