I've had great experiences meeting people around the world from CS -- let me know if you want to meet up!

I'm into running, rock climbing, science, travel, installation art, the outdoors, hiking, board games, bourbon, cooking, skepticism (the... philosophy?), honesty, random wandering and spicy food.

I'm originally from the US, but I've lived in Australia for the last four years, where I met some fabulous people via couchsurfing.

If you're interested in surfing with me, please note: I LOVE last minute requests! I travel frequently and unpredictably, so I usually don't know if I'll be around weeks or months in advance, but I should see your message quickly, so don't hesitate to ask just a couple days in advance.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I met many of my best friends in Australia through couchsurfing, so I'd be keen to either host or surf locally now.

Interests

• culture
• dining
• vegetarian
• running
• board games
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• rock climbing
• mathematics
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Louis Armstrong, LCD Soundsystem, Bon Iver
Movies: Solaris (Tarkovsky version!) In the Mood for Love, anything by Stanley Kubrick, anything by the Coen brothers.
Books: The Unbearable Lightness of Being, Catch-22

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've cleaned Chuck Berry's pool.

Teach, Learn, Share

I find this quote from Democritus to be possibly the most interesting two sentences ever written:

"The Intellect: By convention there is sweetness, by convention bitterness, by convention color, in reality only atoms and the void.

The Senses: Foolish intellect! Do you seek to overthrow us, while it is from us that you take your evidence?"

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, China, England, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, United States