I work as a Supervisor at a Public Safety Communications Center. We dispatch police, fire and emergency medical services to a population of about 500,000 people. I've worked here 13 years, mostly as a supervisor but also as a call taker and dispatcher. I also write short stories and draw. I recently finished illustrating and writing a short book for my 6 year old daughter that I gave her last Christmas.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

When I travel I enjoy learning experiencing what the locals love about their home town. I love to share the same with those visiting my home town. I want a taste of what it's like to live in whatever place I end up in and I suspect the best way to do that is to hang out with the people that live there.

Interests

Overnight hiking trips, travel, reading, snowboarding, gaming, music, craft beer.

• writing
• books
• cooking
• beer
• reading
• traveling
• drawing
• music
• hiking
• snowboarding
• communications
• emergency services
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Helms Alee, QOTSA, Soundgarden, Red Fang, Mark Lanegan, Rose Windows, Russian Circles and lots more.

Movies: F For Fake, A Scanner Darkly, Princess Mononoke

Books: Illuminatus!, The Brothers Karamazov, Skinny Legs and All, The Aubrey-Maturin Series, A Song of Ice and Fire, Wheel of Time, HP Lovecraft

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Solo hiked 40 miles on a three night trip in the Olympic Mountains in Washington State.

Teach, Learn, Share

I just found out about couchsurfing.com a few days ago when I told a friend I'm headed to Europe for a couple weeks. So any advice besides what the site has to offer is truly appreciated.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Most things anyone would want to know, or not want to know, about the Pacific Northwest through the eyes of a lifelong resident. I also love to cook for people.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, France, Mexico, Netherlands, Scotland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States