CURRENT MISSION

Seeking bliss.

ABOUT ME

I am explorer of life who hungers for new experience. Nonetheless I have learned to take moderation in all things, especially in moderation! Other than traveling I enjoy all manner of geekery, particularly roleplaying games. I am also an amateur writer.

PHILOSOPHY

Your joy is your sorrow unmasked.
And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was oftentimes filled with your tears.
And how else can it be?
The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.
Is not the cup that holds your wine the very cup that was burned in the potter's oven?
And is not the lute that soothes your spirit, the very wood that was hollowed with knives?
When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy.
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.
- Khalil Gibran, "The Prophet", On Joy and Sorrow

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

In the distant past I had a previous account where I had couchsurfed several times. I've also hosted in the past and hope to again in the future when I have a bigger apartment again!

Interests

Literature, writing, roleplaying games, martial arts, history.

• arts
• writing
• literature
• wine
• traveling
• martial arts
• history

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States