CURRENT MISSION

Travel and grow the network in San Francisco area.

ABOUT ME

I am Deaf, and love to explore many ways of happy living! I currently live in a tiny cottage (10x12) I built with my own hands!

I graduated with PhD in Nanotechnology field (physics-based dissertation) in 2012, also have several other educational avenues dabbling in various fields (nutritional, herbal, martial arts, etc). You can find more about my formal training at https://www.linkedin.com/in/pkshreeman/

You will always see me with my fiancee Rachel. We make an awesome team!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To make new friends!

Interests

Marathon, Hiking, Snowboarding, Yoga, Zen, Cycling, Swimming, Triathlons, Martial arts, Meditation, Cooking, Arts, Self-expression, Sign language, American sign language, Humor, Jokes, Sarcasm, Infinity

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
No Beginning, No End: The Intimate Heart of Zen by Jakusho Kong
From Here to Enlightenment: An Introduction to Tsong-kha-pa's Classic (Dalai Lama's book)
Ultimate Parkour & Freerunning book by Jan Witfeld
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle
Becoming the Iceman: Pushing Past Perceived Limits by Wim Hof

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Built conversion van with a solar system installed!

Teach, Learn, Share

ASL - Sign Language!

Meditate? Yoga? Tai Chi? I can help.

Want to learn Math, Science or Engineering? I can help! I also can guide one's decisions on how to navigate through the intricacies of college decisions.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Fresh homemade sourdough bread, home baked and grilled gourmet food. Happiness.