CURRENT MISSION

To save weary travelers from sleep deprivation.

ABOUT ME

Non-smoker, life-adventurer, over-educated, athletic achiever. Love my family and trusts my friends. In Oct 2013, I became the General Manager of the Brisbane Bandits, a pro baseball team in Australia.

PHILOSOPHY

If it'll make a good story, you should probably do it. But even more than that: Confront your fears.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Joined in March 2010.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

So far, it's been great. I've met a lifelong friend in Jose, a filmmaker who stayed with me for a week and whom I've seen on several occasions. I've met a world class harpist, two professional "jogglers," some comedians and lots of random travelers. In addition, I've stayed with (and stayed in touch with) some amazing people in New Zealand and Canada.

Interests

Music, ultimate frisbee, weight training, cycling, snowboarding, rowing, improvisational comedy.

• music
• cycling
• adventure races
• snowboarding
• baseball
• rowing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Hockey, Ray Lamontagne, Cold Play, Ty Curtis Band, Jackie Greene, Dandy Warhols, Arcade Fire, Wilco, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Redwalls, Pink Floyd, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Joe Bonamassa, Snow Patrol, the Doors, Dave Hole, Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Blind Pilot, AA Bondy, Hey Marsielle, Gary Moore, Cotton Mather, Young the Giant, The National, Over the Rhine, Jesus & Mary Chain, Civil Twilight, Okkervil River, Griffin House, My Morning Jacket, Danger Mouse, KT Tunstall, Howling Bells, Nada Surf... I could go on and on.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked across Tazmania, Australia. Participated in the Ragbrai in 2000. Visited New Zealand with my parents in early 2012. In June/July 2012, I came up with a "Choose Jay's Own Adventure Trip" where I asked them to vote me from destination to destination on a road trip. Without Couchsurfing, such a trip would never have been feasible.

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