CURRENT MISSION

Help people travel

ABOUT ME

Part vagabond, part scientist, part dreamer. I like to discuss ideas, see alternatives, and debate the merits with myself (or anyone else who's interested). I like meeting new people and seeing things from a different perspective. I'm respectful and accepting and get along well with most people. But I am also a minimalist and a DIY'er. I enjoy cooking, working on bicycles, tinkering with Linux, and spending time outside.

PHILOSOPHY

There is more to life than increasing its speed.
-Gandhi

If you think you are too small to make a difference, try going to bed with a mosquito in the room.
African proverb

A good plan executed right now is far better than a perfect plan executed next week.
-George Patton

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am a surfer and a host. I also attend CS meetups and mixers when I can.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I meet amazing people through CouchSurfing. So often it's instant camaraderie from shared experiences of traveling, surfing, hosting, and mishaps along the way. I stayed with many wonderful people across the United States and Mexico and have never had a bad experience.

Interests

Seeing new landscapes, meeting new people. Cooking! Eating! Hiking and camping. Goofing off. Combinations of these things :)

• animals
• diy
• dining
• cooking
• traveling
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• ecology
• science

Teach, Learn, Share

I know a lot about plants, animals, conservation, and ecology. If you're curious, ask. I'd love to share what I know or learn something new. I also enjoy working on mechanical things. If you have a computer problem, I can probably help. Mostly I am interested in sharing food, conversation, and a place in time with other interesting people.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Poland, Rwanda, Spain, Sweden, Tanzania, Uganda

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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