CURRENT MISSION

Make this world a better place

ABOUT ME

I am stop-n-smell-the-rose-ish, think-outside-the-box-ish, a journey-not-the-destination type, even-keel with occasional fits of friendly frenzy.

I have planed, trained, and automobiled around most US states, some of Guatemala, Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, and a whole bunch of Western Europe. Lived in France for a while. C'est vrai.

I currently do three things a day instead of four. Soon I may do only two. It's a question of quality over quantity.

I vary my route when I can, not because I think someone's following me, but because I like variety. Similar thing when ordering from a menu-- I rarely order what I've eaten before, even if it's my favorite food. What's life without a little risk?

Gimme, if you can, waterfalls and rivers, the ocean, fresh air, and redwood trees, hold the mayo.

I love making stirfry while listening to NPR.

I live my life consciously and deliberately, for the health of the planet and myself: eat organic, drive bio-diesel, buy local, know that my choices/actions affect more than just me.

I remembered Mother's AND Father's Day this year.

I know to wear layers and to use my knees when I lift heavy objects.

I can take center stage if need be, but prefer to observe.

I'm okay with going to a movie by myself. I have a good time hangin' with me.

I am never and will never get bored. Never. Ever. How could anyone get bored in this world? There is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much going on.

I married the love of my life, Mary, in 2012. We have an awesome life together in Seattle. Love to to travel, eat, drink green tea, and take in culture.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet like-minded folks. Share stories. Make friends.

Interests

Eastern Philosophy. Documentary film. Singer-songwriters. Green tea.

• culture
• documentaries
• dining
• drinking
• traveling
• boxing
• rivers

Music, Movies, and Books

Coen Brothers movies, Eternal Sunshine..., Being John Malkovich, ...
singer-songwriters, They Must Be Giants, Barenaked Ladies, Ben Folds,...
Prayer for Owen Meany, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, ...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

phosphorescent noctiluca off the shores of Orcas Island, Washington, USA.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Laughs, stories, little gifts of appreciation, smiles. Conversation can go deep or stay light.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Guatemala, Mexico, Scotland, Spain, Venezuela

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States