CURRENT MISSION

Explore the world and make connections

ABOUT ME

I like to eat (anything once), do stuff outside (especially hiking), and be active. Generally, I enjoy being.

I'm passionate about Open Source software, Creative Commons and openness. The main project I work on is Connexions (cnx.org), a site for creating free and open college level textbooks (and soon K-12 textbooks).

PHILOSOPHY

Be honest and be open. We are all in this together.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have little history of having met any surfers, but I guarantee that I have met and been a wonderful host, if I say so myself. :)

Interests

I'm interested in oddities and anything I can learn something from. In my professional life, I'm an entrepreneur and freelance software engineer.

• design
• yoga
• blogging
• hiking
• engineering
• entrepreneurship
• freelancing
• history
• software

Music, Movies, and Books

A few thoughts...

Books: the River World series (anything Philip José Farmer), Dune, Contact, Prey, the Mote in Gods Eye
Food: I like ...
Movies: Hook, Band of Brothers, Pan's Labyrinth, Spanglish, 180° South
Shows: Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, Farscape

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've seen some pretty cool landscapes. I've hiked some interesting places. I'm still looking for something...

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach:
* software development
* web site creation, going beyond a blog and picture posts

I want to learn:
* design strategies
* knot tying
* yoga

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can listen really well. And I can occasionally share an opinion.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Colombia, Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States