Political Science graduate, "retired" English teacher, and current federal contractor. I love pets, excluding rhinos (I affectionately call them "the Devil's Spawn).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing Experience-

Middle East:
Tel Aviv, Eliat, Jerusalem, Haifa
, Ramallah, Amman

Germany:
Berlin, Frankfurt, Weinheim, Munich

Great hosts and friends, and I look forward to returning the pleasure in the future!

Interests

I enjoy hobbies such as sports, music concerts (active and passive), outdoor hikes, and urban exploration. Conversations that intrigue me include politics, society, religion, and cultural similarities/differences.

• pets
• concerts
• wine
• politics
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• sports
• teaching
• political science
• religion
• science
• urban exploration

Music, Movies, and Books

A sampling-

Movies:
Syriana, Spirited Away, Grindhouse, Primer, Scott Pilgrim vs the World, Das Boot

TV Shows:
Archer, Community, Arrested Development, Star Trek (All series), Dollhouse/Firefly

Books
The Hunt for Red October, Ender's Game, The Count of Monte Cristo, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series, Horatio Hornblower series, Riverworld series

Video Games:
Super Smash Brothers/Mario Kart, Kerbal Space Program, Europa Univeralis 4, Civilization, Artemis

Food:
Tiramisu

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Walked into a functional airplane and said, "Yeah, I should jump out the window with a large man strapped to my back."

Teach, Learn, Share

I will share my wine with you. I may also share my phaser with you if you promise to be a good host. I wouldn't want you to poke your eye out.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Germany, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Palestine, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, Israel, United States