I grew up in northern Alabama and went to college at Auburn University in Alabama. This is where I met my wife and formed many great friendships that are still going strong. After college I spent a year living overseas working for a non-profit engineering organization. When I got back to the States I settled into a job and life in Nashville, TN. I love Nashville, and I am enjoying the chance I have been given here to progress and learn through a career in Civil Engineering.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have gotten on Couchsurfing, because I am interested in hosting and being hosted by individuals who love to travel and connect with people who have varying life experiences and backgrounds. I really believe that many great friendships can be formed through community and collaboration with people who otherwise might not have much in common.

Interests

I love to travel, and I am currently pursuing the goal of reaching the tallest point in all 50 States. I try to get a few hiking/camping/backpacking trips in around the Southeast every year. I enjoy biking as well, but due to the recent busyness of life the extent of my biking has been reduced to commuting to and from work.

• dining
• traveling
• socializing
• hiking
• backpacking
• scuba diving
• biking

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to all sorts of music, but I can't really get into mainstream Pop or Country music. One day I can be listening to Arab music, and the next day I might be listening to heavy metal. It really just depends on what mood I am in.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Several years ago I got to go scuba diving with manta rays off the coast of Hawaii. It was amazing to see how graceful such a large and powerful creature could be in the water.

Teach, Learn, Share

The first time I connected with someone through Couchsurfing he let me help him sell vegetables at a farmer's market in his town the morning after my stay. That was the ideal situation: to get to serve and share an experience with my host.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Lebanon, Uganda

Countries I’ve Lived In

Egypt, Ethiopia, United States