CURRENT MISSION

Be alive.

ABOUT ME

Favorite things to do in the world are outdoors: SCUBA, hiking, camping, kayaking, running/fitness/sports/working out, etc and photography.

PHILOSOPHY

Focus.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've surfed a little. Haven't hosted much as my living situation wouldn't really allow for it too much, though when I get a better situation I hope to host plenty!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I surfed in Saint Petersburg Russia for a couple of days and went to the SP CS group's weekly get-together at a local bar; it was Awesome and I met some Really cool people!

Interests

Languages, scuba diving, music, fitness/working out/sports, culture studies, being outdoors, photography.
Though really, coming from Alaska (and especially South-East Alaska), my idea of "fun" is being outdoors in the wilderness doing whatever! Kayaking, hiking, camping, hanging out with friends, and making bonfires; who could want more!?

Seriously though, let's go hiking!

• culture
• architecture
• photography
• concerts
• dancing
• fitness
• running
• working out
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• scuba diving
• sports
• teaching
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Tons of movies and books are good. I'm down to watch just about anything, though I'm not usually fond of horror movies (freakin' me out man!). Reading is awesome. Some of my favorites are (in no particular order) Siddhartha, Miracle in the Andes, The Alchemist, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Poisonwood Bible, Ready Player One, Ender's Game, The Name of the Wind, books by Christopher Moore, plenty of others that I haven't listed.
Music? I'll listen to anything.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Toured Ecuador a couple of times while I was teaching English through the Peace Corps.

Teach, Learn, Share

Languages. Need to learn more languages and become more proficient in what I have.
Nutrition: I love mixing foods together to make healthy and delicious creations, as well as observing what certain foods do to the body and to the mind. But in terms of "culinary skills" I like to experiment.
I enjoy teaching.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Bolivia, Canada, England, France, Guatemala, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Russian Federation, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ecuador, Switzerland, United States