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Overview

  • 13 references 10 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning French, Spanish
  • 40, Male
  • Member since 2012
  • Writer | Philosopher | Musician?
  • Austin Community College
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION
Do more comedy, join a band of rogue rollerskaters, and make some dope music.

ABOUT ME
My philosophy is to be kind with a spine, and to be punctual, but patient. I'm currently in Chicago doing everything that makes me happy (I mean that more in a self-actualized than hedonistic way).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
I like to host because it's lovely to meet quality folks from all over the world. My roommates and I hosted some of the finest people from all around the world. Now that I have my own place I continue to enjoy providing shelter for rad strangers, or as I like to call them, future friends!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
My roomies and I hosted several people in Austin, and it was always an enjoyable experience on both sides. I like being a good host and giving Couchsurfing a good name. I've had nothing but gems for guests, and I don't want to break that streak. I've always been a host, but I'm really excited to soon be on the other side as a considerate guest.

Interests

Rubik's cubes, rollerskates, performing, etc. When I feel the need to distract myself, I usually spend some quality time with my synthesizer writing goofy songs about my friends. Every day, I spend at least an hour on introspection. I'm fascinated by other people who are highly opinionated and have a passion for something in life which they're pursuing. I enjoy writing about social issues I don't understand, but would like to learn more about. I love making mix CDs (RIP mix tapes). I love exploring places I've never been and relishing in the moment. I believe in random acts of kindness, and that it is good to be a good person just for the sake of being a good person.

  • writing
  • recipes
  • beer
  • bbq
  • piano
  • philosophy
  • mountains
  • improvisation
  • stand up comedy
  • improv
  • jokes
  • comedy
  • roller skating
  • rollerskating
  • improv comedy
  • sketch comedy

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Tarantino, Anderson (PT and Wes), anything by Focus Features

Music: My only criterion is a titillating combination of sounds, which either inspire me to listen or inspire me to create.

Books/Philosophy: Dostoyevsky, Nietzsche, Plato, Spinoza,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Fearlessly attempted things I knew I would be terrible at...somehow maintaining my composure in the midst of failing miserably.

Teach, Learn, Share

Improv stuff
Rubik's cubes
My undying love for all things Trader Joe's

What I Can Share with Hosts

Sharing of any kind, I like sharing, but not oversharing. Beer, stories, and witty banter in general.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Afghanistan, United States

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