CURRENT MISSION

Figure out what's next...

ABOUT ME

I'm an eternal optimist. People say I'm quiet and are often intrigued by my long, fat dreadlock.
I like pina coladas and getting caught in the rain.

PHILOSOPHY

Do unto others... unless you're a masochist.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I surf when people will have me and host when I am able

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

All good. I couchsurfed during two trips across the U.S., and on visits to Peru, Iceland, France and Australia. I also hosted several people when I lived in California.

Interests

nature, sustainability, tennis, travel, cooking/baking, animals, eating, sleeping, gardening/farming, hiking, camping, fermenting food, biking, music, movies, books...

• animals
• dogs
• books
• cheese
• traveling
• music
• tennis

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: everything from It's a Wonderful Life to Trainspotting, but especially Coen Bros., Wes Anderson, Kubrick, David Lynch, Luc Besson, Ridley Scott. Also, Lost In Translation, District 9, Punch Drunk Love, Jesus' Son... you know

Music: Mr. Bob Dylan, Radiohead, Cake, Wilco, Belle & Sebastian, Bob Marley, Elmore James, Feist, The Felice Brothers, Van Morrison, Mark Mulcahy, Black Keys, Weezer, Aimee Mann, John Lee Hooker... you know

Books: Read 'em, don't burn 'em. My favorite might be A Christmas Carol

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once watched my then 9 year old brother eat 13 chili-cheese hot dogs from 7-11 in one night - without throwing up (him or me)

Teach, Learn, Share

I could teach you how to make a paper cube, learn anything you have to teach, and share travel stories.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm pretty handy and willing to help with anything I can (cooking, cleaning, moving/organizing stuff...) Also, splitting firewood is one of my favorite pastimes - especially manually

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, England, France, Iceland, India, New Zealand, Peru, Scotland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Germany, India, United States

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