Hey, I'm Joseph. I'm an engineer, a writer, a salsa dancer, a swimmer, and enjoy many different hobbies.

I enjoy spending time outdoors - whether it's hiking, biking, swimming, I'm down.

One of the first things people comment on when they meet me is my laugh. Apparently it's, well, different. :)

And you probably won't have to wait long to hear it. I'm a pretty chill, laid back kind of guy, and I almost always find something funny. Life is that way - there's always something to laugh at.

I have a habit of reading too many books at the same time. I want to learn everything under the sun... if only there were enough time!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy meeting new people and having great conversations!

Interests

Writing, storytelling, technology, smoothies, hiking, engineering, jazz, salsa dancing, saxophone, guitar, vegetarian cooking.

• culture
• performing arts
• dancing
• salsa dancing
• bachata
• electronics
• politics
• technology
• music
• jazz
• hiking
• backpacking
• business
• economics
• engineering
• history
• science
• software

Music, Movies, and Books

Manu Chao, Gotan Project, Amadou & Mariam, My Morning Jacket, Bob Dylan, Maldita Vencidad, The Shins, Jay-Z, Jurassic Five, Ozomatli, Sublime, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Bob Dylan, Aterciopelados, Bob Marley, Lucinda Williams, Old 97's, Ray Barreto, Ignacio "Mazacote" Carrillo, so much more...

Motorcycle Diaries, Buena Vista Social Club, Chinatown, Familia, A Few Good Men, Casablanca, The Shining, Amadeus, Clerks, Y Tu Mama Tambien, Desperado, The Last Samurai, Matrix, Moulin Rouge, Office Space, Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs, Rocky, Scarface, Swingers, Groundhog Day, Stephen Tobolowsky's Birthday Party, Love Stinks

El Alquimista, Startup, 1984, Dostoevsky

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Did a month-long solo backpacking trip across Guatemala.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have lots of different interests - salsa dancing, cooking, technology, contemplating the fate of humanity...

What I Can Share with Hosts

I enjoy cooking and would be happy to whip up a meal for you!

Countries I’ve Visited

Guatemala, Peru, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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