CURRENT MISSION

To enjoy life to its fullest, no matter what challenges are thrown in.

ABOUT ME

I just finished 4 years of teaching in Shanghai, China and now starting a mini European backpacking trip before heading back to Texas. I cannot get enough of hearing the eclectic mix of stories and experiences from people that I meet around the world.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe you can learn something new from anyone.

"It is not down in any map; true places never are." -Herman Melville

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Have surfed in New Zealand, Kenya and India

Interests

I played soccer in college, so I love kicking the ball around. Playing sports, drawing, biking, hiking and anything competitive.

• drawing
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• bungee jumping
• skydiving
• sports
• soccer

Music, Movies, and Books

The Frames, The Replacements, Elvis Costello, Guster, Stiff Little Fingers, Joe Strummer, The Format, Bob Schneider, James Taylor, Peter, Tom Waits, CCR, Three Dog Night, The Beatles, Temper Trap, Jim Croce, James Taylor, Mamas and the Papas

My Favorite movie is Tommy Boy and Snatch

A great read: "Little Princes"

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have been skydiving + bungee jumping. Have a blackbelt in Taekwondo. Have sailed over 3000 miles on a catamaran. Visited North Korea.

Teach, Learn, Share

anyone with a good sense of humor and a love for life's unexpected occurences.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, China, England, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Macao, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Korea, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vatican City State, Virgin Islands, British, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States

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