My goal in life is to help build an alternative to the way things are right now, through mutual aid, permaculture and regenerative practices, good urban planning and architectural design, and the reintegration of old skills and physical knowledge into our lives.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'd like to find free places to stay on my travels, of course, but beyond that I really want an exchange with those who host me. Maybe I could do a couple hours of work to help you out, or help you prepare meals, or something to fulfill my desire to live a life of service but also my desire to travel while fairly poor.

Interests

• photography
• film making
• dancing
• salsa dancing
• swing dancing
• ballroom dancing
• gardening
• traveling
• music
• jazz
• drums
• blues
• dance music
• hiking
• backpacking
• anthropology
• history
• political science
• volunteering
• historic sites
• travel
• films
• food
• learning languages
• personal development
• permaculture
• dance
• travels
• film
• funk
• learning new things
• rock
• performing
• learning
• museums
• jamming
• percussion
• musicals
• conservation
• hard rock
• agroecology
• rock'n'roll
• salsa music
• swing dance
• food lover
• swing
• political philosophy
• salsa dance
• history and culture
• agroforestry

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to all genres of music. Right now I'm very much into rock/metal but I get deep into a new genre every few months. Favorite artists right now (Jan 2023) are Billy Strings, Muse, Evanescence, Rage Against the Machine and Rival Sons. Haven't been watching too many movies lately but I do love and appreciate the art of cinema. I really loved The Expanse, and I enjoyed Game of Thrones while it lasted. Also a fan of the old Doctor Who. Favorite book is 'The Omnivore's Dilemma' by Michael Pollan.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Managed to learn about the world despite the US educational system

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to learn way more ballroom dancing, it's something I really enjoy. I'd like to learn anything having to do with construction or natural building.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My labor, my knowledge, conversation, connections, music, laughter. I have a few years of mild construction experience, years of gardening experience (in the north mainly), can play the drums, swing dance, can tell hundreds of random, funny, crazy, inspiring, or depressing stories from throughout history.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Puerto Rico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States