Midwestern American guy, born and raised, I come from a large family. I try to always be optimistic and find the good sides of every situation, place, and person. I prefer the quieter aspects of living, but I am always down for an adventure.

I've been fascinated with Chinese culture for the past ten years, having studied it and the language extensively. I am fortunate that my current job has taken me to China several times already.

On a related note, I love tea. Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Taiwanese, green, pu'er, mate, white, oolong. All of it. If I go more than a few days without a cup of fresh, loose-leaf tea, I start to get pretty anxious.

Por qué estoy en Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing to meet wonderful people from around the world both by hosting them wherever I live, and by surfing whenever possible.

Intereses

Hiking, water polo, reading, running, tea, camping, scotch

• culture
• cooking
• running
• reading
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• surfing
• water polo

Música, películas y libros

Books: I consider myself fairly well-read, with a broad range of interests, but if I had to pick any favorites, I'd say my favorite authors to repeatedly revisit include Vonnegut, Hemingway, Shakespeare, and Heller.

Movies: I have several go-to flicks I could watch almost every day including the Godfather, Good Will Hunting, Casablanca, Legends of the Fall, and Last of the Mohicans.

Music: I enjoy listening to most kinds of music but I am most content to listen to great instrumental music in genres like classical Chinese, Irish, or big band/swing. Though I readily admit I am relatively uninformed when it comes to modern bands and new artists, I am always open to new sounds. One important factor to consider though are lyrics, because I love karaoke and singing in general.

Algo increíble que he hecho

I'm not sure if it qualifies as amazing, but one of my favorite things I've done was a camping trip to the Rockies I did recently with some good friends. Backpacking for a couple of days, waking up every morning next to a fresh, cold mountain stream, and enjoying the beautiful outdoors.

Qué puedo ofrecer a los anfitriones

An openness for a variety of different activities, great conversation, love for cooking, and tea.

Países que he visitado

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Mexico, Qatar

Países en los que he vivido

China, Honduras, United States