CURRENT MISSION

My mission is to learn everyday, seek the truth, experience the world, expand my heart and mind to others, and not conform to society's demands.

ABOUT ME

I am a student at a small liberal arts college in Indianola, Iowa. I actually graduated in May 2010 with a degree in International Relations and German but am back at Simpson pursuing a degree in Environmental Science. My interests are described in the appropriate section, so I won't delve in to them, however I am extremely passionate about environmental issues and social justice. I desire the pursuit of constant self improvement and am determined to continually learn and open my mind to knew ideas and modes of thought.

Currently I am living in Aspen, Colorado and working as a Forest Ranger for the U.S. Forest Service. Since coming to Colorado I have found many things that I have been seeking.

PHILOSOPHY

Pursuing a life of minimalism.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I plan to host and take a backpacking excursion to South America, primarily Argentina in February.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

None yet, but look forward to it; this seems like the outlet I've been looking for!

Interests

Canoeing, Fishing, Hunting, Music, Motorcycles, Environmental Issues, Travel, Reading, Deep thought and conversation

• arts
• motorcycles
• reading
• traveling
• minimalism
• music
• fishing
• backpacking
• canoeing
• hunting
• international relations
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
- Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
- The World Without Us
- The God Delusion
- The Monkey Wrench Gang

Music:
-Lily Allen
-MGMT
- AC/DC
-Led Zeppelin
-Country, Classic Rock...

Movies and Documentaries:
- The Story of 1
- The Transcendental Man - Ray Kursweil
- The Quantum Activist - Amit Goswami
- The Union
- No Country For Old Men
- The Help
- Che

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived in Aspen Colorado.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States