I'm a single, IT professional. I recently finished my coursework in Japanese and finaly earned my B.A. I'd like to live and work in Japan this year. I attempt to stay active and live a healthy lifestyle, so I quit smoking a several years ago, and got back into cycling and working out. I drink moderately. I'm a pretty quiet person.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have stayed at Youth Hostels and backpacker hotels abroad. Spring 2012 I did some couchsurfing and WWOOFing in in the US and Japan. I like meeting people from around the world.

Interests

Hiking
Cycling (road and MTB)
Cross country skiing
language study
poker
Chess
pinball

• working out
• drinking
• chess
• socializing
• poker
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• skiing

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm big on Scorsese films. Wide range of music.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

2011 my buddy www.hastings3000.com asked me to be his tour manager in Japan! What a blast hauling gear in the subways of Tokyo to and from gigs, and making the last trains of the night.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm pretty handy with computers. I'd like to learn how to drive a manual shift automobile. Please teach me!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories. My apartment is in the heart of Uptown Minneapolis. A decent couch. If you're taller than 5'9', it might be cramped.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, Japan, Scotland