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Overview

  • 54 references 29 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning French, Spanish, Thai
  • 40, Male
  • Member since 2010
  • Marketing and Design
  • Mass Communications, Geography
  • From Kansas City, MO, USA
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About Me

𝘈𝘉𝘖𝘜𝘛 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘶𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 30 August 2024

Hello!

People say I'm kind, relaxed, and accommodating. Punny and witty. Somewhat cynical. Open-minded. More introverted than extroverted.

I do not smoke and rarely drink.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing is about sharing your life, your experiences, your journey, your home, your extra almonds, or a majestic sunset. We believe that the spirit of generosity, when applied liberally, has the power to profoundly change the world.
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While in Da Nang, I might be able to host you. Send a request to find out!

When I hosted in Bangkok, I used CouchSurfing to share my space and time, hosting 12 people from all over the world within three months.

As a host in Kansas City, USA, I used CouchSurfing to share Midwestern culture, kindness, hospitality, and so much Kansas City BBQ.

As a couchsurfer, I want to spend time and hang out with you — to learn about you as a person and at the same time learn about your culture. However, I'm flexible if you have other commitments. Please let me know in advance so I can plan accordingly.

Interests

Meeting new people, art that inspires, board games, photography, humor, hiking, design, cycling, listening, learning, laughing, making a wish at 11:11, sharing, creating, singing, people, sustainability, long walks on the beach, and serving others are interests of mine.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music
Phoenix, Death Cab for Cutie, Sufjan Stevens, The Strokes, Lord Huron, Youth Lagoon, Bon Iver, Denison Witmer, Sigur Rós, Silversun Pickups, Beirut, Phantom Planet, the XX, Cigarettes After Sex, Trampled by Turtles, Frank Ocean, oldies music (1950s-70s), Tame Impala, RATATAT, Weezer, the Weepies, the Civil Wars, James Taylor, John Denver.

Cinema
Mainly I appreciate a great story, script and cinematography. Some of those films include City of God, Amores Perros, Amélie, Empire of the Sun, Persepolis, Being John Malkovich, The Royal Tenenbaums, Pulp Fiction, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Leon: The Professional, and countless documentaries.

Books
I am currently readying “Remarkably Bright Creatures” and “Come As You Are”

What I Can Share with Hosts

Creativity, connection, humor, love, a meal, honesty, genuine interest, and conversation are all things I can share with a host. As a native English speaker, I can help you learn better English.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, England, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Oman, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Scotland, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, China, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

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