I passionate about art, technology, and non-ordinary experiences. I love meeting new people, exploring new places, and asking personal questions. I'm a robot on the side. I do weddings.

My website gives a good impression of me as well: http://www.mikerezl.com

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I was stuck in New York without a place to stay in 2008 and wrangled a host who completely blew me away with his generosity and enthusiasm. His gift felt recursive and I've been trying to give it back ever since. There's also no better way to meet locals abroad or take in travelers and share your hometown.

Interests

I'm interested in intentional communities, art, technology, dreams, ufology, mindfulness, psychedelics, cyberpunk, transmedia, Japanese culture, and understanding fundamentals of what bring people together.

• arts
• culture
• books
• design
• graphic design
• technology
• blogging
• freelancing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Synthwave / Nu-Disco / French House / 80s pop / Outrun / Futurecop! / Keenhouse / She / Daft Punk / Nine Inch Nails / Steve Moore / Junior Senior / Justice / Chromeo / Ninja Sex Party / Kai Lavatai / Matt Uelme

Movies & TV: Boyhood / Dune / Donnie Darko / The Thing / Super 8 / Community / Game of Thrones / Firefly / Neon Genesis Evangelion / Adventure Time / Bravest Warriors / ST:TNG

Books: Richard Dolan / Ender's Game / More Than Two / Watchmen / Daemon / Ready Player One / The End of All Evil / Organelle

Other: The Jejune Institute / Lucid Dreaming / Singularity / Alternate Reality Games / Burning Man / Robots / Explosions / The Latitude Society

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've been helping build a temporary city and turn it back to dust each year since 2008. Black Rock City is an unparalleled nexus of creativity and diversity set within the harshness of the Nevada desert. It's notoriously difficult to translate what happens there, but I recounted my most recent trip there here: http://blog.mikerezl.com/?p=397

Teach, Learn, Share

I am skilled technologist, artist, and designer. I can probably fix your computer or show you some ways to save some time with it. I do freelance web & graphic design for a living. I can also make you a website, pretty picture, or anything in between.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would love to share my passion for exploring and Japan! I can fix your computer, share some good electronica, or offer a good book. I'll also have some Miracle Fruit, one of my favorite foods to share with hosts and friends. It helps if you like citrus. ;)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Greece, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States

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