CURRENT MISSION

Accepting good fortune where I find it.

ABOUT ME

I was born and raised in mid-coast Maine. Since then I have been pretty itinerant. Chile, Mexico, Prague, North Carolina, Minnesota, Atlanta, Boston are all places I've lived for a period of time.

I am passionate about my work, I am passionate about my friends and my family, and I am passionate about making the most of life's good fortune.

PHILOSOPHY

Oof. Tough one. If I were to derive a philosophy from what I've done, I'd say that growth comes first. And growth means taking risks, feeling that slight hum of unease as you step away from the familiar, and learning to like it. That said, I don't feel "philosophical" about my philosophy; it feels unwilled, unthought, biological. But I guess there's a quality of intent in my conviction that I need to honor that photosynthetic instinct.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've been a secondary host (my roommates are couchsurfers), but this is my first go at it. Excited!

Interests

Baking sourdough, running, playing music, putting heads together with people I admire.

• arts
• cheese
• baking
• running
• music
• guitar

Music, Movies, and Books

Some of my favorite albums:
1. Talking Heads, Stop Making Sense
2. Townes Van Zandt, Live at the Old Quarter
3. James Brown, Live at the Apollo
4. J. Dilla, Donuts
5. Nas, Illmatic
6. Neutral Milk Hotel, Aeroplane Over the Sea
7. Palace, Viva Last Blues
8. Tom Waits ... most about anything...

Movies:
1. Let the Right One In
2. Amarcord
3. Fast, Cheap, and Out of Control
4. My Winnipeg
5. Blue Velvet

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Met Aretha Franklin while working at an art gallery in Boston.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love this concept! I'm always eager to learn something new. I'm especially curious about other people's stories -- something we all have to share. If you're in the mood for learning, I can teach you how to bake bread, make cheese, write a sonnet, play guitar, light a match with your finger nail. And probably some other things too.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Guatemala, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Slovenia, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Chile, Mexico

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