CURRENT MISSION

I try to learn something new everyday. I want to wander aimlessly, take spontaneous trips and really just thrust myself into situations that challenge me both physically and mentally.

ABOUT ME

I have a twin as well as an older brother, providing ample opportunity for childhood injuries and moments of stupidity. However I love them to death and see us all having some incredible adventures in the future together. I like many am passionate about traveling and experiencing new cultures. I am becoming a firm believer that unplanned trips can result in some very memorable moments. I guess if I would have to describe myself I would say; laid back, easily fascinated, passionate, absentminded, and eager to learn.

PHILOSOPHY

"Don't sweat the small stuff, and it's all small stuff"
-Burn After Reading

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I hosted a guy from Sweden in the fall of last year. He brewed his own beer so we made sure to take him on one of Milwaukee's great brewery tours. He was a great guy and we had a blast hosting him.

Interests

I love the outdoors. Any athletic activity is fine by me. I enjoy cooking and bake my own breads. I appreciate the arts. Essentially anything that is unfamiliar to me intrigues me so my interests are always changing.

• arts
• cooking
• beer
• reading
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• tours
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

I like most movies, recently Fantastic Mr. Fox. I listen to any genre of music. I am getting back to the classics after overloading on indie. In my opinion, cooking and homework were meant to be done while listening to jazz. I mostly read non-fiction but do enjoy the occasional novel.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My friend and I scaled one of China's Five Sacred Mountains during the night, bargained for a 100 Yuan/night room no bigger than a storage closet and awoke at 5:30 a.m along with 2,000 other sleepy tourists to watch one of the most beautiful sun rises I have witnessed.

Teach, Learn, Share

I guess if anybody is ever traveling through China, at least once take an overnight train in hardseats. It is incredibly cheap and the most colorful Chinese will be accompanying you.

Countries I’ve Visited

China

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States