Staying home gives me cabin fever. Wandering, meeting weird people and having new experiences is the antidote for my restlessness.

I have a dry sense of humor, but in general I just like to laugh and hear people laugh. I'm intensely curious about pretty much everything. So, if we meet - I'll definitely end up asking a lot of questions. I swear it's not going to be an interrogation. I just like to learn about what makes people tick and what they are passionate about.

Left unchecked, I can easily spend the whole night just listening to someone talk about themselves and be perfectly satisfied. Turn it back on me and you can get me worked up into a good rant or ramble. I also love telling stories and if you pass me a joint - you can guarantee I will get way too philosophical and spout a bunch of nonsense.

Also, I'm rather self-deprecating. It's unhealthy to take yourself too seriously.

Anyway, let's grab a beer and talk about stuff.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Oftentimes, the random people I have met on the road are the most interesting and memorable parts of the journey. Everyone has a story to tell, and I want to hear yours.

Interests

I love to pick apart movies and TV shows. Always looking for a good discussion about the storytelling and the ideas at play. Story is how we make sense of the world.

I also cook off and on. Mostly, it's just relaxing, but I really enjoy trying out new recipes. Recent experiments have included: arepas, pesto, ramen broth, tempeh sandwiches and sarma.

Let's go check out a show or head to a concert. I don't know anything about music and this is an area where ignorance is bliss for me. Just give me some sounds to rock out to or some beats to dance to and I will get lost in the moment.

If I'm drinking, it's probably a whiskey, tequila or beer. Though I'll drink just about anything, except vodka probably.

Final note - I am a huge workaholic. Really enjoy what I do and it's easy for me to get obsessed with whatever I am building. Hours go by in the blink of an eye when I hit a good rhythm.

• books
• design
• cooking
• recipes
• movies
• tv
• film
• story

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Coen Brothers, Christopher Nolan, Kubrick, Spike Jonze, Charlie Kaufman, Wes Anderson

Books: Catch-22, Frankenstein, Joan Didion, Chuck Palaniuk

Music: Rock, blues, folk, indie junk, EDM or hip hop for dancing

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd love to cook for you or with you. Or learn one of your favorite recipes!

I do freelance design and web dev - I love to help other people with exciting ideas get them off the ground. Got something you want to see on the web or in design? I want to help you make it happen!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Beers and good company. If you drink, let me know and I'll pick up a 6-pack on the way over. If not, would love to just chat, maybe do some cooking and share some good conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Antarctica, Argentina, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, France, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Nepal, Peru, Spain