I enjoy the outdoors and nearly every kind of cuisine. I'm pretty passionate about culinary arts, actually. There are few things I appreciate more than a nutritious and delicious meal.

I typically travel with a loose outline dotted by a few definite plans but discover local events and hidden spots along the way. I try to steer clear of tourist traps and live as locals live.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing facilitates memorable experiences. I'm glad to help others enjoy their time in my hometown, and it's much appreciated when folks do the same for me, even if it's just a roof over my head and a restaurant recommendation. I've met a couple really neat people through Couchsurfing who I likely would have never encountered otherwise.

Interests

• cooking
• fishing
• hiking
• kayaking
• whitewater rafting
• scuba diving
• rugby
• racquetball
• archery
• badminton
• fire spinning
• libertarianism

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I especially love 90's music. I'm a huge fan of Toad The Wet Sprocket, John Prine, Daphne Willis, Sturgill Simpson, The Beatles, J. Roddy Walston And The Business.

Movies: A few favorites are: Pulp Fiction, The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra, Invictus, Army of Darkness, Idocracy, Mean Girls, Office Space, The Big Lebowski, Cecil B. Demented, Death Proof, The Wild And Wonderful Whites of West Virginia

Books: I'm a big reader, typically of non-fiction. A few favorites...
I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell by Tucker Max
Hate Mail From Cheerleaders by Rick Riley
Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
Orange Is The New Black by Piper Kerman
Freakanomics by Steven Levitt
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
Downtown Owl by Chuck Klosterman

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I bought my first motorcycle in Kansas City and rode it home to Saint Louis. That's how I learned to ride a motorcycle. In hindsight, it's remarkable I didn't crash.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can tell you anything you want to know about rugby. I like recommending books. I can spin fire poi and teach you the basics. I can also share some strategies for arm wrestling.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States