Recent transplant to Bend from the Midwest. I am very easy going and believe in the importance of following the flow of life. I think there is a great beauty in getting to know others and experiencing new ways of life. It is impossible to understand how the world works without first experiencing the cultures, religions, beliefs, and habits of others.

My job keeps me in the woods for 8 days at a time.

"Everything is equal if we listen with our hearts and not our minds." -Tom Brown Jr.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe in the mission to make traveling accessible to more people, and I think the value of opening up your home to strangers has been mostly lost over the years.

Interests

I love reading, listening to music, traveling, eating, cooking, and discussing life.

• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• music
• philosophy
• nature
• trees

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite musician of all time is hands down Jack Johnson. I also love Matisyahu, The Lumineers, The Head and the Heart, José Gonzalez, and so many more. The books that have most shaped my life are the Harry Potter series. I love to read, especially fantasy, but also more informative books particularly on inter-religious dialogue. I'm a big fan of movies, although I don't watch them all that frequently. The film, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, really speaks to me.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

While I lived in France, I went on the trip of my dreams to Iceland. It was absolutely breathtaking, and I would recommend it as a place to visit for everyone.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Bad jokes, chill music, delicious cooking, and useless knowledge.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Scotland, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States