CURRENT MISSION

If there's water; swim it. If there's snow; ski it. If there's fire; brave it. If there's air; breathe it. And if there's earth, walk it until no place looks unfamiliar.

ABOUT ME

I'm not a complex person looking to change the world or inspire great things. The earth is a pretty wild place with unexplored corners and undiscovered people. I want to play sports in Peru, have a drink with someone in Mongolia, fish with a Loatian, snowshoe with a Swede, or whatever. Basically, I want to take the things from my homeland and NOT force them upon others but try to experience what I know with what others know.
I'm a graduate from UW with a BA in International Studies. I currently work as a TRIP LEADER with a company called Backroads taking people on bike trip all over the world!

PHILOSOPHY

Either find a way or make one.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Right now I live in MInneapolis MN and although I can't host at the moment would be more than willing to show you around the city.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I haven't hosted a lot of people yet but I have surfed with many and they've always been awesome, fun and accepting.

Interests

Swimming
Camping
Winter
Candy
Snowshoeing
Motorcycles; mine in particular
Biking without brakes
Water skiing, snow skiing, tubing, sledding.
Frisbee
Colors bright and vivid
Music+Ipod
Getting greasy with engines
Scuba Diving
Taking real good photos, not just point and clicks.
The feeling of tanned skin after being out in the sun all day.
BBQing alot.
Smiling and wanting nothing in return.
Making food for others.
Running real fast but not necessarily very far.
Funky clothes and fresh shoes.
Vintage stuff.
Classic and muscle cars.
Painting, sketching, art as a whole.
Drinking: Dr. Pepper, pop, beer, wine, port, tequila.
Watching Golden Gopher Sports, Twins baseball, Wild Hockey,
Viking Football.
Takin' a long drive with no destination (not so Green, I know)
Saving lives

• fish
• arts
• sketching
• dining
• wine
• beer
• running
• drinking
• motorcycles
• boating
• clothing
• cars
• painting
• music
• cycling
• fishing
• camping
• scuba diving
• skiing
• snowshoeing
• cliff jumping
• sports
• baseball
• soccer
• hockey
• swimming

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Once, there was an ice storm in my town and every single thing had a thick layer of ice covering it. I was able to ice skate down the streets and over driveways. It was very intriguing to see the whole world as if it were made of glass.

Teach, Learn, Share

Water, I have a deep connection. Ever since I was young, I found I belonged in/on/near the water more than any other place. I'm a top-notch swimmer, water-skier, boat driver, scuba diver, cliff jumper, fishing, whatever. If it involves water-I'll be there. If it's frozen water (SNOW/ICE) I got a few skills with that, too.

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Canada, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Martinique, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican City State, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States

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