ABOUT ME I am an easygoing , adventurous, compassionate soul. I love meeting people, learning new things, and exploring the differences and similarities that make up humanity. I believe we better understand ourselves when we can see ourselves from a variety of perspectives. The better we understand the dynamics of ourselves and the world the more we can be present to live, laugh, and love.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I joined as a Peace Corps Volunteer many moons ago. I hosted and surfed a bit when I lived in Albania.

Now, I have been working too hard and need to reconnect with the world. So I am venturing out as a couch surfer for a bit. I want to visit new places, meet new people, and see how others experience life.

Interests

I love music and how it connects the world, tells stories, and expresses so many life experiences. Live music and festivals make my heart happy. I enjoy yoga, hiking, photography, sports, and pretty much any thing outdoors. I love how much you can learn about a person while sharing a meal or beverage.

• photography
• yoga
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• sports
• philosophy

Music, Movies, and Books

Music wise I enjoy folk, jazz, funk, blues, rock, classical, and bluegrass from across wide time spans. I love how live music has the ability to unit a group of strangers and heal wounds.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked Mt Gramozi and climbed the Eresek gorge while living in Albania. Accidentally started a nonprofit teaching youth on the autism spectrum how to play soccer and develop life skills.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Macedonia, Montenegro, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Albania, Czech Republic, United States