I love writing software, playing dodgeball, building things like climbing structures for my cats, and exploring new hiking trails.

I've found I'm much happier if I'm able to build a strong community around me. We host a weekly potluck for friends at our apartment, and I've lived in cohousing communities several times. In the future I'd love to start my own co-op house.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meeting people is fun. Travelers are usually really interesting folks. And it just seems silly for someone to have to pay for a hotel room when we'd love to have you stop by and stay with us for a bit! And when I'm traveling, I love meeting locals - it makes the trip so much more interesting than staying in a hotel.

Interests

• socializing
• coding
• cycling
• hiking
• participatory democracy

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Siddhartha, The Blank Slate, Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality, Snow Crash

Movies: Coherence, Gattaca, Brick, The Truman Show

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was on top of a windy hill for a dawn bonfire. The sky was overcast. As the sun rose over the horizon, for a brief moment before it was covered by clouds, it hung between the horizon and the clouds, appearing to light up a giant auditorium with a ceiling of clouds and whose walls were beyond sight. I love sublime moments like this.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm fascinated by how groups come together to make decisions, whether that's a small household deciding how to split up chores, or a city deciding how to improve its residents' quality of life. I'd love to hear what groups you're part of, and how those groups function and make decisions.

I also usually look up local dodgeball leagues when I'm in an area. It's a lot of fun, and if you're curious, I'd love to bring you along to try it out!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'd love to cook a meal or two, or help with some household chores. I also love exploring interesting local restaurants, so instead of cooking, I'd also be happy to treat to a nice dinner at some interesting restaurant.

Countries I’ve Visited

Afghanistan, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States