I am 24. I am young, foolish, and full of curiosity. All the things I thought I knew at 18 have now been replaced by a somber realization that I yet know nothing. I am just starting.

I have been to a few places in the world other than where I was born: Florence, London, Seoul, and Daegu, but the personally undiscovered stretches far beyond what I could even comprehend. For most of my life I have been itching to experience different cultures and meet new people, and yet I have barely traveled the land in which I was born: the United States.

Having just graduated, I realize there is no better time to get my feet wet and immerse myself into exploring this strange land full of microcosms of vibrant culture and expression.

As such, I will shortly take my car and see where the road takes me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Having just graduated college, I want to take some time to explore the world before I embark upon a new chapter in my life.

For much of my life I have been blessed with the unconditional love of people around me who have gone out of their way to extend a helping hand. My hope is that one day I will be able to carry on in this spirit of generosity and reciprocate the kindness that was offered to me through Couchsurfing.

Interests

I like to be in a perpetual state of beginning, and that requires constantly learning new skills and crafts. There is something intrinsically rewarding about embarking on a long journey of self discovery through the medium of some craft.

One particular journey that stands out to me is guitar, an instrument I was determined to learn at the age of sixteen and haven't forgotten about since. In the noise of life, I withdraw to my quiet place and strum a few chords and am suspended in the moment, reminded that life is just a collection of experiences.

• reading
• music
• guitar
• basketball
• boxing
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Artists:
Elliott Smith
Jack Johnson
John Mayer

Favorite Movies:
The Departed
Goodfellas
Taxi Driver
The Godfather I and II

Favorite Books:
The Catcher in the Rye
As I Lay Dying

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Learned to be silent, listen, and be present.
Still learning though.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am more than willing to teach guitar and share some of the songs that I have written over the years.
I can also teach math, as I have taken a fair amount of coursework through calculus and dabbled with a few abstract maths classes.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I don't have much in terms of material possessions, but I am open to share my stories and perspectives on life and am open to hear others' stories and perspectives as well.