CURRENT MISSION: Don't die.

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So this one time I attempted an office job, but following repeated attempts to throw myself out a window (those windows are strong, dammit), I decided to quit and start trying to enjoy my life.

I've spent the last ten years working various jobs across four countries, learning Portuguese, spending countless days, nights, and weeks wandering without plans, and have learned that I love the outdoors.

I tirelessly maintain a blog at www.halfwayanywhere.com (feel free to find out more about me) while I attempt to motivate myself to write a book or two (or just continue living).

On another note, how do you even get into falconry? I mean, I think it's awesome (wait, are the falcons on board with this?), but honestly, at what age do you decide, "Yes, I'm going to become the master of a bird of prey." Epic.

I go places.

I take pictures.

I am left-handed.

I am excited to meet you.

PHILOSOPHY: No regrets.

I love cities and meeting new people, but I also love the outdoors and getting away from it all. Some of my favorite places are deep in the mountains, far from anyone or anything.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Trying to get out and prove to others (and show myself) that there is no shortage of genuinely awesome people in the world.

And also trying not to die in the process.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

In my travels I have been invited into countless strangers' homes, and let me tell you, some of the best candy is from strangers.

People are awesome.

Interests

Scuba diving, one-way plane tickets, climbing, snowboarding, meeting people, hiking, hitchhiking, backpacking, language learning, being outdoors, living the dream, Badgers, and having a beer.

• beer
• traveling
• socializing
• blogging
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• scuba diving
• snowboarding
• rock climbing
• soccer
• languages
• hitchhiking
• language exchange
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

1. Beats. Dazed and Confused. Game of Thrones.
2. Anything funky. Tarantino. Non-fiction.
3. The Beatles. Anchorman. Blogs.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

-Hiked 2,600 miles (4,200 km) from Mexico to Canada along the Pacific Crest Trail
-Hiked 3,100 miles (5,000 km) from Mexico to Canada along the Continental Divide Trail
-Ridden a bicycle 2,333 mi (3,755 km) from Melbourne to Darwin (across the Australian Outback)

Teach, Learn, Share

I touch soft or furry things.

I learn languages whenever I can.

I share stories, beer, and glances.

FYI: It has been brought to my attention that the heading says "Teach" and not "Touch", but I still prefer disclosing my willingness to touch soft or furry things.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Macao, Mexico, Monaco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Brazil, Japan, New Zealand, United States

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