CURRENT MISSION

Go somewhere!

ABOUT ME

I'm currently a college aged student living in Oskaloosa, IA. I was recently injured in a motorcycle accident on my way home from Alaska. The accident happened on July 22nd, 2013 and I am now paralyzed from my mid-chest down. This was quite a life-changing accident and I was planning on living with my best friend for the next year or so, but I'm currently living with my parents, trying to adjust and become more independent. I'll probably be moving within the next year or so and getting on with life, however, I'm not entirely sure what I'll be doing yet. So I may go to school and I may not, regardless I love travel and I love people and I would love to see the world.

Here is a video of me discussing my accident: http://vimeo.com/82472669

This accident and wheelchair have given me so many opportunities to show people how to have a positive perspective. Certain things are more difficult, but life is still livable and lovable. Also, wheelchairs are joke machines! There are so many opportunities to crack jokes about being paralyzed!

PHILOSOPHY

Love Jesus.
Love everyone.
Don't worry.
Don't get offended.

"Laugh with me!
Death is dead!
Fear is no more!
There is only life!
There is only laughter!"
- Walter Burghardt

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love people! And sometimes I need a place to crash.

Interests

People, music, travel, books, film, opinions, stories.

• books
• traveling
• music

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis
Favorite Song: Sleepwalkin' by Modest Mouse
Favorite Band: Pomegranates
Favorite Author: Donald Miller

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once ran through Walmart in a Speedo... It was initiation to be a part of a group in high school called the A-Team. It was exciting!

I also drove to Alaska from Iowa and half way back on a motorcycle!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Mexico, Peru, Scotland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States