ABOUT ME

I always find a way to enjoy what is currently around me. Usually, that means listening well, thinking clearly, and speaking only when the first two have been adequately satisfied. I really like trying anything I haven't done before.
I am neat but have lived with enough people that I have no problems with any sort of neat-freak, slob, conservative, liberal, etc. I am pretty good at finding people's strengths rather than weaknesses.
I lived in Connecticut most of my life but spent some time in Virginia. Now I'm in Beijing, China and loving it.

Also, I make a mean eggs benedict.

PHILOSOPHY

I measure a lot of what I do in terms of how much I am learning. I believe that every situation can offer an opportunity to build on our understanding of the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've done a lot of surfing and try to give back when I can to fellow surfers. I have been able to host some people in my tiny apartment in Beijing and I like to meet up with people in the city to give them advice on what to see.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

So far, I have surfed with a couple in Hawai'i, several people all over Europe and some in Asia, who have all been great! I hope to find more people like them.

Interests

I try to keep very diverse hobbies. I play Ultimate frisbee and love studying Chinese, guitar and basic coding. I like good food and beer and learning anything I can get my hands on.

• dining
• beer
• coding
• guitar
• surfing

Music, Movies, and Books

I really like to watch comedies and I can listen to any kind of music (yes, I even enjoy pop sometimes). I like to read anything classical or history related.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Living in Beijing is pretty cool. Had you talked to me a few years ago I never would have thought about going but now I would tell you it has given me what little direction I do have.

Teach, Learn, Share

I think exchanging our ideas can be one of the greatest endeavors of man.

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Cambodia, Canada, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Morocco, Netherlands, Philippines, Scotland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States

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