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.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

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

Interests

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

• writing
• music
• cartography
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

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

Books: Hesse, Asimov, Murakami.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

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.

Teach, Learn, Share

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!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Where the good dive bars are.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Brazil, China, Italy, Japan, Sweden