I am a 51 year-old happily-divorced man who lives about 8km from a 100km strip of beach resorts on the east coast of the United States. My undergraduate degree is in philosophy and my first graduate degree is in law. I am also ABD in Adult education. In the past I ran a boutique recording studio/record label that specialized in classical music. Both my writing and photography have been published. I am an HFA/Aspie.

I have a bohemian, adventure-seeking, care-free lifestyle and prefer blurring social boundaries rather than cling to strict traditional arrangements or roles. The atmosphere here ranges from monk-like solitude and silence during the winter to lit frat-house style ravers in the summer and fall. It really depends on the chemistry and mix of people here. I practice Gestalt-style style communication. This means I'm very present in the moment and will tell you what I'm thinking unedited. The coddled, the lukewarm, the easily offended and privileged usually aren't happy here.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

When I was a child, I used to sit outside on the steps, hoping that maybe someone would stop by and chat or hang out. Now, as an adult, I don't particularly enjoy travelling - mostly due to the responsibilities of being an adult. But I still hope people come from far-off places to visit me, tell me stories, and let me see my world with new eyes and a different perspective.

Interests

Meeting new people, listening to different perspectives.

• salsa dancing
• languages
• massage
• intentional communities
• relationships
• autism
• indie films
• dubstep
• cuban salsa
• neurodiversity
• international films

Music, Movies, and Books

Fan of Lars von Trier, international and indy films. Love Cuban salsa and Dubstep.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Travelled to Cuba legally as an American. This is VERY rare because of international relations.

Teach, Learn, Share

Nearly finished doctorate in Adult Education. Willing to teach welding, fabrication, metalwork, arts, English, etc. Love to discuss social philosophy. I plan on building Tiny Houses and develop an intentional community for adults on the Autism Spectrum.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A quiet spot 5 miles from the beach. Or a dubstep rave. You be the decider

Countries I’ve Visited

Cuba

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States