Mid-week I am an academic advisor at a community college. Weekends I desperately cling to my younger habits, having found an oasis at a local coffee shop. It's a late night anti-bar with traditional pastries and coffee drinks but beer and wine also.

We have a big group that meets regularly Friday and Saturday nights. We play chess, yell at each other, people watch, chit chat, and earn our pseudo-intellectual merit badges!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's always fun to meet new folk.

Interests

Chess, spending time with people (total extrovert), coffee shops, conversation (simple and complex), books about people/events/ideas, sports (football, baseball, basketball, recently soccer and rugby), good restaurants, good beer.

• books
• dining
• beer
• coffee
• partying
• drinking
• shopping
• chess
• traveling
• socializing
• sports
• baseball
• basketball
• soccer
• rugby
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies- The Intouchables, Shawshank Redemption, Before Sunset, Fugitive Pieces, The Thin Red Line, Tree of Life, The Big Lebowski, I Heart Huckabees, Waking Life, High Fidelity, The Cable Guy, Rounders, The Family Stone, many others.

Music- Neil Young, The Band, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Harry Nilsson, Father John Misty, Lord Huron, The Head and the Heart, Postal Service, Death Cab, The Shins, The Decemberists, Imogen Heap, Alanis Morissette, Lupe Fiasco, Rise Against, The Chieftains, Incubus, 311, Nick Drake, Ace of Base, and much more.

Books- Travels with Epicurus, Gandhi's Autobiography, Into the Wild, Into Thin Air, Siddhartha, A New Earth, People Skills, Angela's Ashes, Where Men Win Glory, Emerson, Aristotle, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Thich Nhat Hanh, mostly into nonfiction, psychology, mindfulness, philosophy, memoirs, biographies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived out of my vehicle for two years as I finished my bachelor's degree. It was the happiest time of my life. I paid no rent, worked part time, went to school full time, and met amazing people daily. Showered at the school gym everyday, a good conversation was always nearby. It was a mellow life, save for all the papers to write.

Teach, Learn, Share

A friend once told me, "I look at everyone I meet as a teacher." I like that. I think we can all pick up a grain or two of wisdom from one another. Everyone has a story.

Do I have anything specific for you? I've studied some helpful techniques for resolving conflict and listening. I know a little about mindfulness and philosophy. If you'd like to know what I know, feel free to ask.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A considerate approach, kind demeanor, and flexible disposition. Would love to help out around the house, do some chores, help prepare a meal, etc. I can match the energy of the house. I'm game to enjoy the quiet space of a mellow home or party it up with social butterflies. Pretty flexible person.

I am happy to provide some refreshments, drinks, a meal, or put money to some other fun event.

Countries I’ve Visited

United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States