CURRENT MISSION

To explore. To learn. To engage. To share.

ABOUT ME

I am a total gadget geek. I love technology, computers, networking, etc. I also am a huge fan of gaming - what started out as a love of video games has now broadened into a love of board/card/tabletop games as well. When I am not on phone conferences for work during the day, I am listening to music. I love finding new music and love going to concerts large or small. Although I'm all about tech, I love hiking and spending time on/in water more than anything. One of my favorite things to do is to find hidden waterfalls or hikes. I take work seriously and spend a lot of time on projects, however, I also think that there is a lot of value in taking a break and experiencing your surroundings and the people around you. So while I'm reliable and usually run off of a calendar, I make time for spontaneous outings and time with friends. So whether you have a tight itinerary and just need a place to stay or you're looking for some adventure in the area and need a guide - I'm game.

PHILOSOPHY

I have these two quotes on my social networking profiles and they sum up my thoughts pretty nicely:

The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed. - Carl Jung

When you know how to listen, everybody is the guru. - Ram Dass

Warum ich bei Couchsurfing bin

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have not had experiences with any fellow CSers yet, but would love to start. The doors are open and in return, I hope to CS myself very soon.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

So far? I've filled out the profile! Step one, right?

Since I signed up 5 years ago, I am finally in a house that can easily host a few people at any given time and would love for people to stay and visit.

I also would LOVE to stay with fellow CSers, but am not sure quite where to start. I have a job that allows me to telecommute, so as much as I think I can't travel due to work, I actually have the perfect job for it.

Interessen

• Design, architecture, and fine arts.
• Photography (@mepriestley on Instagram).
• Music (I love music networks such as Spotify/Soundcloud/HypeMachine as well as attending concerts).
• Gaming (video games and tabletop games).
• Gadgets and technology.
Traveling, hiking and exploring.
• Water (kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, and fishing).
• Networking and volunteering.

• arts
• humanities
• architecture
• design
• photography
• concerts
• running
• technology
• video games
• traveling
• music
• fishing
• hiking
• kayaking
• snorkeling
• swimming
• software
• tourism
• volunteering
• beaches
• lakes

Musik, Filme und Bücher

Love movies. One of my highschool jobs was to work at a video store and I watched nearly every video they had. I'm not that into horror movies, but love science fiction, comedies, dramas, etc.

Love music. As mentioned above, I'm a huge fan of music networking on services such as Spotify. I am constantly reading music blogs and researching festivals. The discovery itself and the stories that people have to tell are fascinating. I love to attend concerts and love to dance.

Love books. I am not going to lie. I used to devour books when I was younger. My Kindle is full of books that I want to read, but have trouble making time for.

Eine tolle Erfahrung, die ich gemacht habe

Although I've seen a few of "The Wonders," nothing grabs me quite like hidden gems. I have hiked to lakes, waterfalls, and beaches that people rarely go and each time they cause me to pause and to appreciate life.

Lehren, lernen, teilen

Tech/Apps. I am typically the go-to computer geek for many friends, family, and people who end up hiring me to consult. So I guess there's that whether it's hardware, software, social networks, etc. Even if I don't know an answer, I love to help solve a problem.

Games. I love to teach or learn new games. I frequent many gaming events around various states and really enjoy sharing that interest with people.

Länder, die ich besucht habe

Canada, England, France, Germany, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland