Website: kennethdbaaron.com
Wechat/Whatsapp: 12069609550

I'm a passionate and innovative person. I enjoy relationships and being creative. I'm fascinated by people and ideas, the idea of people, and people with ideas.

I sometimes talk too loudly and make strange noises to express my feelings. I'm also thoughtfully articulate and enjoy productive and relational conversation.

I like to be a benefit to the people around me. I'm good at planning and conceptualizing things, but I dislike managing lots of trivial details.

I still use a pen and paper to make plans and remember things.

I like to stay tidy and well-groomed while sharing in civilization.

Daily alone-time is important to me--to collect my thoughts and set my intent.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

This may sound cliche, but I love traveling and meeting new people (in a relatively relaxed environment, like homes!). When I'm living out of luggage, meeting fresh faces, and connecting with different minds, I feel normal.

Interests

health,
medicine,
the human body,
therapeutic/medical massage,
fitness,
martial arts,
climbing,
running,
talking,
language,
exploring,
walking,
hiking,
swimming (in the ocean),
philosophy,
making the world a better place for everyone,
adventure,
facing fears,
creating a safe and comfortable space to plainly discuss taboo topics (sex, death, religion, power, etc.),
eating food,
learning/teaching,
making acquaintances/friends...

• arts
• singing
• dancing
• dining
• fitness
• running
• walking
• drawing
• music
• hiking
• martial arts
• rock climbing
• swimming
• teaching
• medicine

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to music to evoke a desired mood or emotion, so my preferences drastically vary. In general, I enjoy folk-type music, reggae, electronic, dance, alternative, rock, and some bluegrass. I've been listening to mostly EDM and hip hop recently.

My movie preferences are all over the place; ones that make me think, dream, or forget I'm watching a movie, I like the best. Sci-fi and fantasy I watch for sentimental value.

I'm not as well read as I'd like to be. In the last few years I've read mostly text books, books on philosophy and communication, entrepreneurship, and a few teen-fiction novels (ie. Hunger Games).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Nearly drowning while swimming with bomb-diffusing-dolphins.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can TEACH people how to:
- Speak english (American Northwest Accent).
- Massage (medical/therapeutic ).
- Organize projects, programs, and trips.

I'd like to LEARN how to:
- Speak a new language.
- Practice a martial art.
- Think and act like a local (I love sub-culture communities.
- Dance a new dance.

I can SHARE:
- Personal space. An apartment, a room, even a bed, but I draw the line at (will not) simultaneously use a bathroom ;-)
- Time. This is dependent on previous personal and professional commitments--I do online work.
- Food. I'm more of a follower with cooking and eating, in general, but I enjoy doing both with others.

What I Can Share with Hosts

An enthusiastic, pleasant, and adaptable personality.

A small stipend and money toward replacing what I use (or just replacing it myself).

A relatively clean section of your living-space.

Hearty laughter and good conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Indonesia, United States