Seattle-based traveler, currently on sabbatical, and using that opportunity to visit new places and make friends.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like to meet new people as I travel or when travelers visit my home town.

Interests

So many...

Music, Movies, and Books

I read some sci-fi like the Nexus trilogy by Ramez Naam and the Wool trilogy by Hugh Howey. I also read a lot of non-fiction like Thinking Fast & Slow and anything by Michael Lewis. Favorite movies include Chinatown, Dark City, Fight Club, and anything by the Coen Brothers. I'm also a fan of nature documentaries having grown up on "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Adventures."

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Amazing can mean a lot of different things, but "one amazing thing" generally implies something big, grand, exceptional. I like being open to the "little amazings" that can happen anytime, anywhere. Like discovering a hidden gem or randomly meeting someone fascinating. I've done some amazing things, but I'm less interested in climbing mountains and discovering new shipwrecks than I am engaging with people, places, and experiences in an unfiltered, generally unhurried way. That said, a more typical answer would be a week of sailboat racing in 30+ knot winds off Vancouver Island.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm friendly, curious, and enjoy sharing experiences. I like to explore and share that sense of discovery with others.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macao, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States