CURRENT MISSION

to better understand the world I live in

ABOUT ME

I grew up forty minutes outside of Chicago, and went to a few different colleges in the midwest before graduating from the University of Iowa. I've been an athlete for just about all my life so I enjoy staying active. My first international travel experience was a trip to England, Italy and Greece with my parents, so I blame them for giving me the travel bug. I've had a lot of great vacations in the US and around the world that led me to take a job teaching English in Spain. I'm a very down-to-earth person, I get along with just about everybody, and I want to experience the world.

PHILOSOPHY

Life itself, when understood and utilized for what it is, is sweet

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I host and I surf. Either way there is and has been something new to learn.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Every experience has been unique in their own way, and all have been extremely positive and rewarding.

Interests

sports, traveling, cooking, the outdoors, reading, exercising, concerts, trying new foods, sampling the beers of the world, meeting new people

• concerts
• cooking
• beer
• exercise
• athlete
• reading
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• sports

Music, Movies, and Books

The types of movies I enjoy are comedies, action, scary, and documentary.

For music, I am a big fan of rock n'roll, classic rock, blues, american country, rap/hip-hop, alternative, and anything else that sounds good.

I like any book I can learn something meaningful from.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In December of 2009 to January of 2010 I had the opportunity to do a short internship with a non-profit organization in southern India. I was able to work with the company and see how their work helps the lives of many poor people in India. A truly one of a kind experience.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Saint Lucia, Spain, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Spain, United States

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