Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Been living in cooperative houses ("co-ops") and hosting various visitors for years, but I'm new to this site. Registered because I'm visiting Japan and I really want to engage with real actual Japanese people! I want to learn about what is unique and special about life in Japan.

As a guest, I am considerate, helpful, competent, and reliable! Messiness and disorganization irk me so I take the initiative to clean things up.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have yet to surf on someones couch, but hopefully soon! At the co-op I live in we often host all manner of interesting folks visiting the community or the nearby university. We always enjoy the infusion of new, different energy that a random visitor provides :)

Interests

Meeting people different from me.
Learning about new communities, different cultures, different ways of life.
Nature/hiking/camping.
Biking adventures.
Science!
Cooking.
Learning and teaching.
My nephew & niece.
Philosophy.
Pop culture -- animation ( re more the same than different. Humans are humans.

• culture
• photography
• cooking
• socializing
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• animation
• science

Teach, Learn, Share

Practical skills include
Counseling - i like to help people with their problems.
Computer programming, web development.
Video editing, photography.
Cooking, fixing and cleaning.
Talking about stuff ! Philosophy.

Countries I’ve Visited

Japan, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States