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South Elgin, Illinois, United States
@stephen-metzel
Member since 2016
Hey! I'm Stephen. I'm a quiet, friendly guy that enjoys learning just about anything.
Fluent in English
Learning Chinese (Simplified)
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
I enjoy the connections that are made and the culture exchange that happens whenever I surf. I am still surprised that there are so many people willing to except me into there home and show me how they live.
Music, Movies, and Books
Music: jazz and R&B Books: Hyperion, Shadow & Claw, Ender's Game.
One Amazing Thing I've Done
When I was an extreme coffee enthusiast, I built my own coffee roaster and even made it computer controlled. It doesn't work anymore though :/
Teach, Learn, Share
COFFEE! I can brew, roast, and teach about the world's most popular drug 😄 I was quality control for a coffee shop in Chicago and I still love the craft of coffee. I enjoy learning how other people live and organize their lifestyle. Excepting me into your home is enough for me to learn and get inspiration for when I return home. Also I'm still trying to perfect my handstand so any tips are appreciated
What I Can Share With Hosts
I don't mind language barriers, so feel free to practice your English with me. But mostly, I can offer you my time.
My Interests
I enjoy finding the best coffee shops in every major city I visit. I'm interested in slacklining, rock climbing, gymnastics... anything involving movement really. I also like to pretend I read a lot. So please tell me your favorite book.
