CURRENT MISSION

To share a story, a smile, my seat, my space, a mattress, or a meal.

ABOUT ME

My name is Nils, mistakenly pronounced like €˜many nothings€™ or pluralizing a river in Egypt, when in fact it is pronounced "€œkneels"€ -€“ think meals, wheels, feels. I aim to meet people with different perspectives. I aim to remember their names. I aim to laugh at myself, and funnily there is no shortage of opportunity. I aim to work hard, in doses, and always find time to play.

Diversity of character is something I appreciate, and I find joy in the company of a quiet introvert as well as a gregarious orangutan.

I never grow tired of eating oatmeal. Cooked, raw, with honey or yogurt or nuts, in a bowl or in a bar, its the perfect anytime food.

"I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and delivered Himself up for me" (Galatians 2:19-20).

I have a beautiful wife whom I married in 2015.

PHILOSOPHY

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I surf, which means diving in and taking my chances, being patient, being generous and yielding to others, while also looking for opportunity for a thrilling ride, but not at another's expense. Beginners and experts, boys and girls, young and once-young, all are welcome. I trust that the memories and friendships survive long after the couch has met its demise.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I am a good fit with the CS philosophy. Nothing but positive hosting and visiting experiences so far.

Interests

I love things that bounce. I'm happiest in shorts and sneakers. But what really grabs my attention?... grace, forgiveness, resiliency, perseverence, compassion, and strength of character.

• dining
• running
• socializing
• scuba diving

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Adrift by Steven Callaghan, The Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell. Open by Andre Agassi. Love Does by Bob Goff.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Watched a herd of caribou run through the snow.
Lost my wallet and had it returned twice within a week (more stupid perhaps than amazing)
Seen lives changed by faith.
Saw the sun rise from the top of Mt Kinabalu and Mt Fuji.
Saw the sun set from Mt Chirripo.
Ran the Kusam Klimb in under 3 hours.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, France, Germany, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Russian Federation, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland

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