Hello. National Geographic Magazine claims to want to bring its readers "The world and all that is in it". Well, that pretty much comprises my interests. I'm all about pushing physical and intellectual boundaries in exploration, and making new discoveries is my favorite thing in the world. I'm passionate about education, and I believe that necessarily means being passionate about community, curiosity, exploring, and openness.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

People who want to get exposure to new situations and learn new skills and viewpoints don't actually have to stray too far from their back yards to find great numbers of people who can show them. And being willing to provide that to others is just as important. I want to invest in that kind of community.

Interests

• dancing
• education
• running
• technology
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• engineering
• mathematics
• science
• climbing
• open source
• free software
• blockchain
• libertarianism
• software development
• cryptocurrency

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: The Once and Future King, The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, Stories of Your Life, Metamorphoses, The Sun Also Rises
Movies: Memento, Seven Samurai, Fantasia, The Big Lebowski, The General
Music: Broadway, The Rat Pack, Billy Joel, Ludwig Van, Fats Waller

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I served as a Peace Corps Volunteer on the island of Java for 2 years, teaching high school.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: English, science, education, computers, economics, cryptocurrency, cooking
Learn: Language, computers, sports, repair work, skilled work, stories

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories. Technical skills. Physical ability. Eclectic knowledge.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Malaysia, Morocco, Spain, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Indonesia, United States