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Overview

  • 7 references 6 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning French, German, Russian
  • 34, Male
  • Member since 2014
  • Freelance Software Developer
  • BA, St. Olaf College
  • From West Chicago, IL
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To see awesome stuff and meet cool people

ABOUT ME

I'm a software engineer having a go at freelance work and indie game development.

I go out Lindy Hopping 2-4 times a week, so be ready to dance!

PHILOSOPHY

Just trying to have an awesome time and share it with friends.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Hosting people in Seattle and surfing in Portland/Vancouver(BC).

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My family hosted a number of exchange students while I was growing up and I'm continuing that tradition of hospitality through couchsurfing.

Interests

Singing tenor in a local choir, swing dancing, and occasionally brewing beer.

  • singing
  • folklore
  • concerts
  • dancing
  • swing dancing
  • beer
  • homebrewing
  • magic
  • surfing
  • engineering
  • freelancing
  • software

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Progressive Rock, Southern Rock, Classic Rock, Modern Choral, Jazz, and Swing.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I toured with the St. Olaf Choir twice in college. 16 concerts in 18 days with 80-some other singers is pretty intense.

Teach, Learn, Share

Things I know well enough to teach:
Homebrewing
Programming
Swing Dancing (Lindy Hop)
Magic: the Gathering

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Germany

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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