I like to challenge myself. As in navigating without google maps and making the occasional non-pc statement.

Looking back on life: I want to know that I loved and learned. I'm idealistic and curious with a slight troublemaker spirit.. Also, I think with words, so verbally expressive.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

So far, I've met neato people through this site, so many kind hearts who hosted me. It's a great way to adventure and meet people. And now, I want to give back to the community.

Interests

I love breakfast and the mornings! They rejuvenate me, especially on days when the early light of the sun gleams (such beauty). I like to get out when I can. Though I do enjoy my job, I spend a lot of time inside. So on the weekends, I like to get out as much as possible! I like to sing, but mostly I appreciate music.

I'm a deep diver in conversation, as I maintain that a level of meaning and vulnerability is what connects people.

Also, I like to dance, it makes me feel free.

• walking
• motorcycles
• politics
• technology
• hiking
• philosophy
• art
• films
• food
• nature
• adventure
• people
• language
• biking
• programming
• computers
• germany
• wellness
• systems

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Leon the Professional, Captain Fantastic, The Little Prince, Pan's Labyrinth, Rushmore, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Amour, Garden State, Good Will Hunting.

Music: Ray La Montagne, The Staves, Francoise Hardy, Franz Ferdinand, Kings of Convenience, The Avett Brothers, Regina Spektor, Elliot Moss, HAIM, Angie McMahon, Arcade Fire, Bossa Nova.

Books: The Brothers Karamazov, The Idiot, The Shallows, The Alchemist, Brave New World, 12 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, Orthodoxy.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Not let my heart grow hard.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share with you my secrets to clear skin and chat about Nassim Taleb and Dostoyevsky!

I'm really good at cooking and baking orange food; like sweet potato fries and butternut squash soup.

Oh and if you want to know anything about the digestive system; I am very well informed on that.

I'd also be willing to nerd out and talk development!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Quality conversation, a solid workout routine, adventure, and an open heart

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Kazakhstan, United States