Oh, let's see, first impressions will probably be that I'm a very calm, easygoing guy... but I'll open up a bit to you, anonymous reader on the internet: Inside, I'm a tempest. It shows when I haven't seen someone for a while and I tell them what I've been up to. They are surprised, often times, to find out that I have been, like, doing lots of things, as opposed to sitting in silent meditation or something. I'm actually what you call a "turbulent personality" who's never quite satisfied, no matter what I do. I'm always trying to fit ten pounds of shit in a five pound bag, and forgetting that I have to consider the time it takes to get somewhere in my agenda.

My word for 2026: Exploration

I intend to relentlessly expand my horizons, to listen to my inner voice, to take chances, and do things that scare me, all for the sake of a better, more connected and self-aware life.

My website is https://zzt64.com

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

When I'm traveling I want to meet locals who are interested in showing me where they call home, from their own perspective, and when I'm home I want to meet travelers who will let me play tour guide.

Interests

I'm interested in practically everything, but especially the nature-y and intellectual shit. And I like to laugh.

• poetry
• coffee
• meditation
• painting
• alternative music
• tea
• zen
• street food
• bicycle touring
• standup comedy
• local history
• independent cinema
• independent music
• being outside
• medicinal plants
• eastern philosophy
• urban sketching
• arts and culture
• urban hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Ambient electronic, IDM, jazz, funk, hip hop, indie/alt

Movies: Kurusawa, Casablanca

Books
- Aldus Huxley
- Gary Kamiya
- Douglas Adams
- Niel Gaiman
- Mary Shelly

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One time, when I was on Hawaii (the big island), I hiked through the jungle to one of the volcanoes near Kona. I remember being so amazed and a little terrified when the jungle suddenly ended at the lumpy black lava field and the spout of grey smoke was just a quarter mile it seemed from where I stood.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach:
- Drawing/Painting
- Computery things

Learn:
- Local arts/music
- Local cuisine

Share:
- Meditation
- Nature
- A meal
- Coffee

What I Can Share with Hosts

Interesting conversation, travel stories, music, books, movies, food

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Germany, Haiti, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Portugal, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Chile, United States