My parents were diplomats and also way cooler than me. I fell into ESL teaching as a way to live abroad, and have kept at it ever since. In my spare time I make music. Here is some of it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F31ZCC7DhE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfH-tM4yLrE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ls-C0N6Y5PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8iC6Xilb3Y

I try to make everyone laugh, but usually fail. I can make any potentially awkward situation not awkward. I'm trying to figure out what I want to do with the rest of my life. Please teach me how to live in the present moment.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

To meet some funny, social, and generally awesome people. And also to hopefully practice my Japanese.

兴趣

Music - writing it, recording it, listening to it, the whole deal. Also: planning stuff, maps, and biscuits & gravy.

• writing
• music
• cartography
• teaching

音乐、电影和书籍

Music: Radio Dept, Sparks, M83, early Magnetic Fields, Wild Nothing, The Clientele, The Drums, The Field Mice, Toro, MBV.

Books: Hesse, Asimov, Murakami.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

Played in Daniel Johnston's backup band. The man is a living legend. Video proof: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIYM4TBCZgQ

I'm on the keys.

教，学，和分享

I'm a teacher by trade! I've taught English for 8 years now, to kids and adults alike. I've also trained other aspiring ESL professionals in the United States and abroad. Furthermore, I absolutely love teaching people how to play musical instruments and write songs. Free lessons!

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

Where the good dive bars are.

我游览过的国家

Cambodia, Viet Nam

我居住过的国家

Australia, Brazil, China, Italy, Japan, Sweden