***I CAN ONLY HOST ONE PERSON AT A TIME. * * *
Hosting during the week is difficult as I work early mornings so that I can overlap with my colleagues in China. That means you have to be out of my house by 6:15 in the morning. Weekends are much better for me (and my chance to sleep late).

CURRENT MISSION

See as much of the world as possible

ABOUT ME

Some time ago, I graduated from university, got a job, bought a house, had a steady girlfriend, and did all the things people my age are "supposed" to do. Then, I got bored with all of that and wanted to use my skills to do something more fulfilling.

I went back to school to "find myself" and travel during the long breaks. I am interested in energy issues and specifically on reducing petroleum consumption in the transportation sector. While I will probably never find myself, I learn new things about me all the time.

I love to discover new food, drinks and culture, so I travel as much as I can.

PHILOSOPHY

Try everything once
Be the change you want to see in others (cliche, I know)
Always make new mistakes

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I can host (ONE PERSON AT A TIME) and am willing to meet people for drinks or food. Who wants to be my next guest?!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Random, some people are cool and some are AWESOME. It is always memorable.

Interests

University of Texas sports
college football and basketball (US)
traveling to new places
eating new foods
snowboarding rugby
the intersection of energy, transportation, socio-economic and global issues

• culture
• dining
• drinking
• flying
• traveling
• socializing
• snowboarding
• sports
• basketball
• soccer
• rugby

Music, Movies, and Books

Music, Movies - I have a very random and expansive taste in music. Everything that does not suck(?)

Books - nonfiction only. History and current events works are for more insightful and entertaining than anything people can come up with.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A river.
I lost my compass and got lost in the Andes for a few hours after I wandered away by myself from my tent and supplies as it was getting dark. The condors flying high overhead must have realized I was almost done and were waiting for me to collapse. I cannot imagine ever being more happy than I was at the moment I found the trail back to the campsite that followed along a river.

Teach, Learn, Share

It is not hard to get me started on energy/environmental topics. I have been working in/studying these issues since 2002 and still have trouble making heads or tails of a lot of things.

I am not only a connoisseur of shenanigans, but also of tomfoolery.

What I Can Share with Hosts

hopefully something you enjoy

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Slovakia, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, Singapore, United Kingdom, United States

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