Over the course of our lives, we probably get the chance to meet hundreds of people. But in the end, we really only get to know a handful of them well. How well we get to know people, the relationships we build, and the things we learn from them is ultimately up to ourselves and our intentionality.

Because of this, I am deeply interested in stories. I believe that everyone has a valuable, personal story to tell - lessons or experiences that shaped who they are as a person today.

Tell me what you hope to do and be in this great big world and I'll share my own hopes and dreams too.

Some starter stories:
•I spent 30 days backpacking in the Rocky Mountains in Wyoming, USA.
•I sailed around New Zealand on a 2-masted schooner sailbost for 6 weeks.
•I received a grant to execute a playground project in Cambodia.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My brother and I used Couchsurfing while traveling around Europe and were thankful for all the wonderful hosts we met. Now I hope to pay it forward by hosting others and spending time with a diverse group of wanderers, travelers, explorers, and story-tellers.

Interests

• writing
• photography
• running
• podcasts
• jazz
• hiking
• backpacking
• teaching
• ukulele
• climate change
• sharing stories

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Otis Redding, Billie Holiday, Amy Winehouse, Fleetwood Mac, Billie Eilish

Movies: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Her, Jeff Who Lives at Home

Books: Bossypants - Tina Fey, Catcher in the Rye - JD Salinger, The Sixth Extinction - Elizabeth Kolbert

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I sailed 2,200+ nautical miles along the New Zealand coast on a tall ship (40-meter schooner). The number of sunrises, sunsets, stars, and wildlife I saw at sea were numerous and breath-taking!

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach... any knowledge or skill I have to offer, I'd love to share

Learn... more about other people, places, cultures, and experiences

Share... stories, life, laughter, and friendship

What I Can Share with Hosts

Sarcasm, wit, smiles, and love of life + learning

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States