CURRENT MISSION

The world is a book and I want to see as many pages as possible

ABOUT ME

My wife and I currently live in Ames and I am a high school teacher and she is a vet student at iowa State. I like to run, bike, hike, surf, and boat. I grew up in northwest Iowa and am just a kid from the Midwest that likes to travel and see as much of the world as possible. I have been to Australia, Panama, and Germany. I have also traveled all over the U.S. I am pretty easy going and smile a lot. I consider myself to be a hard-worker yet knows how to have fun.

PHILOSOPHY

I live my life to be a positive impact on society. I hope one day I may be a teacher and influence the lives of many students. My parents played a huge role in raising me to become who I am today. I feel you should always try your best in life because sometimes you don't get second chances.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

By offering my couch to travelers and at the same time traveling and making friendships that could last a life-time.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I ran the 2008 Boston Marathon and I stayed with three people during that weekend in Worchestire, Massachusetts. Awesome time!!

Interests

outdoors, biking, running, boating, snowboarding, surfing, hiking, and hopefully someday hang gliding. I also like any sports baseball, football, basketball, hockey, golf and especially frisbee.

• books
• marathon
• running
• boating
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing
• snowboarding
• sports
• baseball
• basketball
• hang gliding
• soccer
• hockey
• golf
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Coldplay, Ben folds, Travis, Linkin Park, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and aqualung

Books: Icon, the bible

Movies: the Bourne trilogy, good Will hunting, Big fish, Ocean's 11, Field of dreams

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have ran the Des Moines marathon and qualified for the Boston Marathon and rode my bike across the state of Iowa several times on RAGBRAI. I have been to Australia, Panama, Germany, and all over the U.S.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love the idea of couch surfing. I have had so many good experiences with people I have met throughout my life and this is just another way for a network of friends to expand. I would be more than glad to teach anyone interested in things I know how to do and at the same time enjoy learning from others.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Germany, Panama, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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