"You are who I'm interested in meeting" is my driving force in life. I am fun, funny (I laugh at my own jokes, anyway), honest and open, and a deep thinker who doesn't take life too seriously. My hobby is people. I love meeting anyone and everyone and learning about their life. We all have such unique and personal realities but can manage to find common ground and feel a connection. THAT is beautiful. That is human.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I would like to meet fellow travelers when I'm in my home city of Portland, Oregon. I like to show off this city. It really is beautiful. I'm also embarking on an extended road trip to fulfill a life long dream of traveling the United States and meeting as many people from as many different backgrounds as possible. I want to learn. I want to experience. I want to grow. Educate me! :)

Interests

As stated prior, my hobby is people first and foremost. Otherwise, I play piano, enjoy live bands, am always down for a deep philosophical discussion over beer, and will be the first to say "YES!" to going out, letting loose, and dancing off some energy.

• culture
• dancing
• beer
• gardening
• traveling
• music
• piano
• engineering
• mathematics
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

This is easier to talk about in person, but to get the ball rolling:

Music: Funk, Hip-hop, Rap, R&B, and Industrial
Movies: Everything from The Fifth Element to The Preacher's Wife
Books: I read Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys, and Agatha Christie growing up. Now I like to read a chapter of a book like "The People's History of the United States" and then talk about it for a couple hours.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Finally accomplishing my dream of going on a learning tour of the US. It takes guts to leave one's comfortable surroundings of familiar faces.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I have good knowledge of math, science, engineering and music theory, which I am more than ecstatic to share with anyone who asks a question. Be careful. I may over explain it. :)
Learn: I want to learn about you, your community, and your city. Pure and simple.
Share: Good laughs, meaningful conversation, and culture.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Myself and my time. I am able and willing to help with any tasks that would make my stay more enjoyable. I can garden, wash dishes, and am an expert at cleaning toilets.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Mexico, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, United States