Travel to me means eating whatever weird local foods that my destination has to offer. I moved from my hometown of Stevens Point, Wisconsin to my current home in Lawrence, Kansas (go Jayhawks!) and fell in love with my wife and best friend there. I love the idea of meeting new friends but don't need hand holding if you are a busy host...I am flexible!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I looks for opportunities to meet new people and experience new places, sometimes for work and sometimes for pleasure. Regardless, I am always up for a good meal and good conversation.

Interests

Strange and/or local food dishes and drinks. How can you go through Austin without stopping for good Mexican, or Kentucky without trying hot brown? BTW, 'hot brown' is the grossest name for a dish, Kentucky. Get it together.
Dancing, especially to early 90's booty jams.
Hiking, although I am no expert.
Any kind of non-conformist lifestyle

• dancing
• education
• dining
• drinking
• traveling
• hiking
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

BOOKS - The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison, 1984 by George Orwell, Bossypants by Tina Fey, Any book by Tim Ferriss
MUSIC - The Decemberists, Vampire Weekend, Fitz and the Tantrums, Beyonce, Drake, Paul Simon, James Taylor...a bunch of random eclectic stuff
Movies - Adaptation, Pulp Fiction, Man Bites Dog, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind...the list goes on and on. I am always down for watching movies, it's hard to just pick a few.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I taught ESL in Taiwan for a year after I finished my undergrad, specifically with the intent to go somewhere that I did not know anything about, including the language. It was an incredibly rewarding experience!

Teach, Learn, Share

TEACH me about yourself and your city. A city is only as interesting as the people living in it. I love to hear about others' lives and passions.
LEARN about sexuality education and the principles of differentiation.
SHARE in a meal, a drink, and a nice night either out or in (preferably out!)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am more than willing to help out with any house chores as a result of my stay :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, France, Germany, Peru

Countries I’ve Lived In

Taiwan, United States