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Overview

  • 2 references
  • Fluent in English, French; learning German, Spanish
  • 43, Male
  • Member since 2007
  • Graduate Student
  • B.A. French, minor in Art; M.A. in Contemplative Psychoth...
  • From Wisconsin, USA
  • Profile 90% complete

About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Enjoy life to the fullest while learning and becoming more fully human.

ABOUT ME

I'm starting a Ph.D. in Fall 2013 in San Francisco.

I like to read, learn, teach, and help.

I am a non-smoker.

PHILOSOPHY

Clean up after yourself, examine your own heart and mind, and try to help other people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My favorite experiences include good conversation, clear boundaries, gentleness and respect, and guest and host both benefiting from the arrangement.

Interests

Buddhism, coffee, psychology, art, music, reading, philosophy, camping, cooking, hiking, singing, poetry, writing, growing trees, French, German, helping people, psychology, healing, social justice, world change, altruism, justice, queer theory, genuine relationships, thrift shopping, creativity, zines.

  • arts
  • writing
  • poetry
  • singing
  • design
  • graphic design
  • cooking
  • coffee
  • shopping
  • thrifting
  • reading
  • music
  • hiking
  • camping
  • buddhist
  • psychology

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Seeing the Northern Lights.

Teach, Learn, Share

French, cooking, graphic design, computer stuff, Tibetan Buddhism, astrology.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, United States

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