Currently in a state of between jobs and studying.

Interests

• jazz
• buddhist
• languages
• philosophy
• religion

Music, Movies, and Books

Music- At the moment I'm rediscovering some old favorite- Modest Mouse, Surfer Blood.
Historically I also enjoy most music, especially if there is someone who is passionate and knowledgeable about that type of music so I can get more into it.

Movies- I don't think I have any tastes that are particularly unique. But as with everything, I enjoy discussing movies with people who are passionate about them, or have a particular interesting interpretation for a given film.

Books- Recently I've been reading a bit of Philip K. Dick, Hyperion, and the Tibetan Book of the Dead. And if I could recommend one fantasy book it would be "Heroes Die"- a very bloody look into what it means to struggle with little hope of success and the thrill of competition with a worthy enemy.
Aside from fantasy I also, unsurprisingly, enjoy books on linguistic topics. I particularly liked "Writing Systems: A Linguistic Introduction" by George Sampson.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Most recently, while high as a kite in space, I went to see Rodrigo y Gabriela live. They said the crowd was being too quiet, to get closer. So I spent the rest of the night on stage with two of the most amazing guitarists in the world.

It was a good decision.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversation, knowledge about any of the languages I've learned or languages in general. I can lay out the basics for meditating and point in the direction of more learning. I'm pretty decent at listening and empathizing as well.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Cambodia, China, England, Iceland, India, Ireland, Laos, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, South Korea, Spain, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Netherlands, South Korea, United States