CURRENT MISSION

Share optimism, passion, love, joy, and never stop learning.

ABOUT ME

I am an artist, teacher, and lover of life. I embrace learning something new everyday, and look forward to finding my next place to call "home". Originally from Chicago, I got my BFA in Dance from Western Michigan University, and I teach/perform/choreograph dance. At the moment, I am surfing to audition/network/discover the next city of opportunities for me. Since I was a little kid, I've always felt a calling to live in another country; it's time to follow through with that calling! I am an easygoing, open minded, and kind hearted guy, and enjoy listening to peoples' life stories.

PHILOSOPHY

Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go, they merely determine where you start.

If you never try you'll never know.

A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Right now, I'm surfing and enjoying the opportunity to learn, share, and experience new things with each host that I meet. Eventually when I have my own place I would love to host surfers and pay it forward.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Plenty in Chicago, San Francisco, New York, and Montreal (not through CS though). Most recently through CS was Germany and Switzerland.

Interests

photography, wandering new streets, reading a good book in the park, people watching, hiking, yoga, cycling, basketball, trying to play the guitar, and good conversation.

• books
• performing arts
• photography
• dancing
• coffee
• yoga
• reading
• traveling
• guitar
• cycling
• hiking
• hunting
• surfing
• skydiving
• basketball

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Explosions in the Sky, Goo Goo Dolls, Miles Davis, Kendrick Lamar

Movies: Good Will Hunting, Birdman, Blindside, Pursuit of Happiness

Books: The War of Art, Life of Pi, Delusions of Gender, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went skydiving in California with my big brother!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach/share some some basic car mechanic knowledge, photography tips, dance moves, and good conversation. I'm a great listener and enjoy learning anything new!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can take some high resolution portraits of you as a thank you! :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Italy, Panama, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States