I just finished a masters in International Peace and Conflict Resolution, and love it. I'm also a seminarian. Living in DC at the moment, moved here from The Great State of Mind - New Orleans. I'm skilled in the trades, painting mostly but love volunteer and mission work especially overseas. I've also worked several years with exhibitions at a few museums and galleries, so obviously I'm keen on art and history. I am also into triathlon - but train a lot more than compete. Still, it helps make every day feel complete.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meet new people in locations I don't belong in, where I'm passing through. I first surfed in Paris - and that will inspire (or ought to) anybody!

Interests

Swim, bike, run (esp on trails). I read all the time it feels like. Enjoy the pain of writing. Mediation. Cross cultural exchange

• arts
• writing
• triathlon
• running
• painting
• cycling
• swimming
• history
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - Beatles, Rush, as well as jazz, classical, Christian contemporary
Books - Mountains beyond mountains, Whose Muse?, the Power of Song, Unbroken, Good News about Injustice...
Movies - Star Wars, assorted documentaries about trouble in other countries and at home ;)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Basically ran up a 6000 ft elevation that began amid saguaro cacti and ended in rocky scree in half the time as the guidebook said it would take. In Tucson, AZ. So memorable and the view unforgettable. Intense physical activity sweetens the sight.

Teach, Learn, Share

Experiences, honoring differences, I like to listen and ask questions

What I Can Share with Hosts

I spent 3 months in Latvia in 2014 followed by 3 months in the Palestinian territory, just outside Bethlehem and Jerusalem. I can also share what I'm learning currently.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Guatemala, Israel, Latvia, Palestine

Countries I’ve Lived In

Latvia, Palestine