Hello!

I am a United States born and raised teacher currently living in Shenzhen, China. I enjoy all things outdoors, preferably on the adventurous side, jiu-jitsu, music and all things related to humor.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting and talking with people from other cultures. As a traveler myself, I love the opportunity to share things that I know about my two cultures (U.S.A. and Colombia) and learn about others.

Interests

I am an avid Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, good cook and very interested in pursuing a third languagd.

• cooking
• rock climbing
• language exchange
• brazilian jiu jitsu

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:

Rap/hip-hop
- Kendrick Lamar
- Run the Jewels
- Vince Staples
Electronic of all kinds
- Detroit Techno
- House
- Downtempo
Rock
- Fugazi
- Tame Impala
- The Clash
- Sonic Youth
World music
- Fela Kuti
- Tony Allen
- Suba

Authors:
Hunter S. Thompson
Haruki Murakami
Kurt Vonnegut
Charles Bukowski

Movies:
Tarantino
Scorsese
Ritchie

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Some years ago when I was living in the U.S. some friends and I purchased an old school bus which we converted into an R.V. and drove to the Burning Man festival on three separate occasions.

Teach, Learn, Share

As a teacher by trade, I am interested in teaching or learning anything!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a good cook and love providing meals for my friends.

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Colombia, Laos