CURRENT MISSION

On a hunt for the moments, people, conversations and places that are sacred, if we pay enough attention.

ABOUT ME

In March of 2013, I used couchsurfing for the first time to travel through five cities on the east coast. I took lots of photographs, met amazing people and was renewed.

I currently live in Morgantown, WV.

Myers-Briggs INTP, and it fits pretty well:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/INTP#INTP_characteristics

PHILOSOPHY

Back when I had an OKC profile, it opened with this:

"A paradox of cynicism and hope, either of which can come gushing out at any given moment. Hopelessly empathic. A regular desire for intellectual stimulation, especially relating to philosophy, science, social justice and politics. I fear very little other than clowns and boredom. Autonomy is my greatest love. Careless for wealth. Passionate for truth." That's the best I had then, and it's pretty much the best I got now.

I believe in falsifiability and the scientific method. I believe that the internal experiences of human beings are infinitely more complex than the scientific method can encapsulate. I believe that the sacred is here, in the connections we find with each other, rather than in some afterlife. I believe in action. I believe that our current socioeconomic structures are unsustainable and soul-crushing, and the creation of sustainable alternatives - especially those that give the finger to established order - are to be paid attention to and (sometimes) participated in.

I love taking photos and writing.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm interested in meeting new people when I go out of town rather than just retiring to a hotel room alone. I want to hear about local issues, pride, history and culture.

Interests

photography, videography, journalism, good beer, European board games, music, science, humanism, philosophy, fashion (not fashion trends, just fashion), film, all the other stuff that makes up life other than finance and money

• writing
• fashion
• photography
• beer
• politics
• board games
• traveling
• music
• journalism
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

It is inconceivable that I could possibly list music that is important to me. There is SO MUCH, and I'm finding SO MUCH all the time. So much, in fact, that I rarely find time to listen through my old favorites again.

Film is more straightforward. Count me out of romantic comedies unless John Cusack is involved. Love documentaries. I love any fiction with good writing. The visuals and performances are secondary to the writing.

Books with philosophical edges have been most influential. I still read Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance every now and then. Tao Te Ching and The Prophet would be other examples. But I'm a big fan of creative nonfiction in general.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have placed my hands on the ground and closed my eyes as an earthquake shook the world around me. I have stood on the bow of a ship as it sailed into an ocean rainstorm. I have climbed a mountain and looked out over the valley below. I have swam with a shark. Lots of cool things. My life has been good to me.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm not sure what skills I have that are transmissible in a brief period of time, but if you've read about anything here that you're interested in, just let me know and I'd be glad to share whatever I can!

Skills include photography, videography, writing, audio production

What I Can Share with Hosts

Whatever ya need!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Canada, England, France, Mexico