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Overview
About Me
CURRENT MISSION
To explore human culture and have a damn good time doing it.
ABOUT ME
I recently returned from a stint teaching literature over in Quy Nhon, Vietnam for 3.5 years.
Fascinated by human culture, I enjoy responsible exploration of different socities.
I love reading, non-profit work, and being outdoors.
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
I am interested in the aspects of sharing, simple life, and community.
Interests
Poverty alleviation, foreign language, the Kingdom of God
- culture
- writing
- literature
- wine
- reading
- outdoor activities
Music, Movies, and Books
Currently enjoying David Foster Wallace, NT Wright, and Wendell Berry.
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
I'll tell you all you want in person over a bottle of wine.
Teach, Learn, Share
Although I am not professional at any, I have a bit of knowledge you about Vietnamese language and culture, composting, informal microfinance, and short story writing.
Countries I’ve Visited
Bahamas, Bolivia, Cambodia, Canada, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Nicaragua, Peru, Philippines, Thailand
Countries I’ve Lived In
Costa Rica, Honduras, United States, Viet Nam