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Overview

  • 2 references 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning German, Spanish
  • 33, Male
  • Member since 2012
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering
  • From Kansas City, Missouri USA
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Going on a 3 week trip to Europe in July! Spending some time visiting friends but also will be traveling by myself a bit. Will be making my way from Rome up to Amsterdam.

ABOUT ME

I'm a pretty easy-going guy. I like discussing most subjects, and getting to know people. I love playing soccer and am also pretty interested in video games and technology. I enjoy being out doors and hiking but don't mind being lazy at times either.

PHILOSOPHY

I'm a pretty nice person, and I try to be thoughtful of others though I'm not always successful. I don't like it when people treat each other poorly. Pretty simple I guess.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Since my first experience a while back I've been on hiatus, but am looking to get back into it.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I'm a newbie, gave it a try when I was out living in Germany a few years back and had a great experience on my first go.

Interests

I love playing soccer (football), but at the same time I'm a bit of a computer nerd as well, especially strategy games ie: Starcraft/Dota2. I am quite excited for my upcoming trip since I'll be seeing some friends I haven't seen since I was in Europe for study abroad 2.5 years ago! Though, I'll still be spending some time traveling by myself, hence Couchsurfing!

  • singing
  • technology
  • video games
  • traveling
  • guitar
  • hiking
  • snowshoeing
  • soccer
  • study abroad

Music, Movies, and Books

A few Books I like...
A Song of Ice and Fire series (aka: A Game of Thrones)
The Kingkiller Chronicles
Empire Falls
Cold Mountain
The Road
The Kiterunner
The Giver

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Taking a rest and looking down after doing some tough snowshoeing at Copper Mountain in Colorado in fresh powder. Every step sinking to your knees going uphill and working incredibly hard just to continue was an incredible experience, and it being just my friend and me the quiet serenity was unforgettable.

I also spent 6 months studying abroad in Germany and England which was the best experience of my life, hands down.

Teach, Learn, Share

Let's tackle the simple question of what is the purpose of life.

What I Can Share with Hosts

All my wondrous experiences? haha. I've lived in Denver and Kansas City USA, so if anyone is interested in those places I could fill them in. I also spend a lot of time in New York City since much of my family lives there. I enjoy (but am awful at) singing and playing the guitar :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Germany, United States

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