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Overview

  • 47 references 33 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Spanish
  • 34, Male
  • Member since 2010
  • Product Manager
  • BS: Biological Sciences / BS: Sociology at Virginia Tech
  • From Durham, NC, USA
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To enjoy where I am each step of the way

ABOUT ME

I get excited about the world

PHILOSOPHY

Invest in the things that matter in your life
Follow your instincts
Respect your world
Never stop seeking.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am a welcoming face for those who want to learn about the charms of a college town in the rolling hills southwestern VA. On the road I hope to bring some excitement wherever I land.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Healthy mix of hosting and surfing thus far. Haven't done much with CS outside of the east coast of the US though.

Interests

Music, backpacking, ethology, yoga, soccer, bass, climbing, social networking, anthropology, trail running, music festivals, surrealism, birding, disc golf, southern food, stargazing, absurdism, turbulence, dancing, and travel.

  • dancing
  • dining
  • yoga
  • running
  • traveling
  • investing
  • music
  • backpacking
  • surfing
  • trail running
  • rock climbing
  • soccer
  • golf
  • anthropology
  • mountains
  • project management
  • agile
  • scrum

Music, Movies, and Books

Directors/Writers: Pedro Almodovar, Wes Anderson, Darren Aronofsky, Charlie Chaplin, Coen Brothers, Clint Eastwood, Michel Gondry, Alfred Hitchcock, Spike Jonze, Charlie Kaufman, Richard Linklater, Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino

Music Genres: neo soul, downtempo, hip hop, pre-war era jazz pop, post-rock, indie folk, chillwave, electroclash, lo-fi everything, jungle, synth pop, funk, anything with a hook or the ability to pull heartstrings

Authors: Ray Bradbury, Charles Bukowski, Joseph Heller, Amy Hempel, Hunter S. Thompson, Kurt Vonnegut

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've snorkeled along the Belize Barrier Reef and dined with Egyptian revolution leaders.

Teach, Learn, Share

See interests.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Canada, Iceland, Ireland, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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