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Overview

  • 35 references 21 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Chinese, French, Spanish
  • 42, Male
  • Member since 2008
  • Software Engineer
  • Bachelor in Computer Science
  • From Dallas, TX, USA
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To try everything twice

ABOUT ME

Describing yourself is tough. But if I had to try, I guess I'd say I am a social introvert in his late 20s who writes visualization and simulation software by day, owns his own company, loves metal, plays the accordion, commutes everywhere on a bicycle, prefers travelling by train, loves beer specifically those from Bavaria, social smoker, can hang out in a bar all day, loves to just walk around a new city, carries a messenger bag, and thinks Sundays are meant for sitting in the park.

My goal in life right now is to just enjoy it... and to see the world while I'm at it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've hosted many people, surfed through the US and Europe, and regularly attend/organize local CS meetups.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have hosted several times and surfed through the states and Europe. My favorite experiences so far have been the sushi nazi in Nashville, being locked out in Munich and having to sleep on the U, and being locked in while in Amsterdam.

Interests

Travelling is my number one passion. I love travelling and will go almost anywhere. I prefer to hang out with the locals in a new city rather than do all the touristy stuff which is why I love couch surfing.

I appreciate all types of music, but you'll mostly only see power, symphonic, and folk metal on my mp3 player. I love seeing live music, especially some good danceable music like bluegrass or folk.

I'm a software engineer by day, and a code monkey at night! My area of interest is developing small, addictive games!

I love being outdoors. Hiking, biking, running, kayaking, snowboarding, I'm there!

I'm always up for going out and partying all night, although a quiet night at home can be nice sometimes too.

  • beer
  • running
  • partying
  • traveling
  • coding
  • music
  • live music
  • outdoor activities
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • kayaking
  • surfing
  • snowboarding
  • engineering
  • software

Music, Movies, and Books

I can appreciate all types of music (rock, classical, jazz, and even a little rap), but here's what you'll find me listening to on my mp3 player (**Warning, I love music and will talk your ear off about it, so be prepared when you ask!!):

Folk/Black Metal: Finntroll, Korpiklaani, Eluveitie, Dimmu Borgir, Moonsorrow, ...

Russian Folk Metal: А

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Peru, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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