I'm a native Marylander so I know the area pretty well. I love hosting and cooking for people and showing them around. During the day I work as a software tester. in the evenings, I normally just chill at home, make dinner, play some games, work on a project or two. On the weekends I like to go out for camping, hikes, trail rides, or out with friends.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I live alone and sometimes get real lonely. I welcome company in my house and I love cooking for people. I had people host and feed me for free during my trip to Belgium in 2014 so I want to pay it forward. I love chitchatting and culture exchange.

Maryland and DC are pretty awesome places. Having grown up here, I know of all sorts of places and things to do that aren't always on TripAdvisor.

Interests

Outdoors - Hiking, camping, shooting, riding, skiing, kayaking

Indoors - Gaming, cooking, piano, leatherworking, drawing

• culture
• cooking
• drawing
• leatherworking
• piano
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• hunting
• skiing
• software

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Rock and soundtracks. Also have a soft spot for swing and disco.

Movies: Sci-fi, military drama, action/adventure, comedy (Hot Fuzz is probably my favorite movie of all time)

Books: Fiction - Sci-fi, historical, fantasy, action/adventure. Non-fiction - Civil War, Crusades, Napoleonic, and Roman history

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I'm a historical reenactor so I've had a bunch of awesome experiences. I once spent a week on a 17th century tallship as a deckhand.

Teach, Learn, Share

I've got a piano and am happy to help people learn. I'll gladly take any help I can get in learning French.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Mostly anything. I'll even cook for you (Mediterranean, American, and Mexican cuisines are my staples - If you have dietary restrictions, I'll try to accommodate but no guarantees).
Only my own bedroom, home office, and the deck is off-limits. My back deck is not safe at the moment.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, England, France, Germany, Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States