I'm an adventurous person, always looking for the next exciting place to go.

I have lived in a few different places, and I find it very exciting to learn about new cultures. But isn't that what couch surfing is all about?

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Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I grew up in the US Midwest, never thinking I would leave, and no real desire.

I joined the military and was sent to Okinawa, Japan. After being there for some time I realized how amazing it was to see new cultures and meet new people.

I was introduced to couchsurfing by a person I met at a hostel in Seoul. When I realized there was a whole community of people trying to experience the world and make connections with other people from all over the world, I knew I wanted to be a part of it.

Interests

• cooking
• motorcycles
• hiking
• scuba diving

Music, Movies, and Books

I, Robot
The Ender's series
ONE OK ROCK
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Linkin Park
Mongol 800
Bastille
Post-rock
Fame on Fire
Aeon 14 universe
South Park
Lord of the rings
Coheed and Cambria

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spent a winter at the South Pole

Teach, Learn, Share

I decided recently I want to dive in as many countries as possible. So that's a goal in working on now. But I also love traveling in general, so you might find me somewhere traveling even without my dive gear.

I'm excited to get back to traveling after the big C-word has shut down the world for so long.

I like diving, hiking, watching the sunrise or sunset, and enjoying a beer to relax.

I would love to do a language exchange with anyone that is practicing English! I speak a few words of Japanese, but not much. I'm open to learning anything that someone else is willing to teach.

I hope I get to meet everyone!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Language exchange
Cooking
Stories
Good conversation
Walking partner
Dive buddy
Surf buddy

Countries I’ve Visited

Cuba, Japan, Marshall Islands, New Zealand, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cuba, Japan, Marshall Islands, United States