Philosophy
Be present. Give your heart to the world. Let love in.

The latest update
Relocated to the Bay Area to live (eat well, explore the city, hike, meet people), for research in social and political philosophy, and to be a bit closer to family on the east coast (better commute than New Zealand). I expect to be in the area for about a year. It is my last week in the city - Crissy Beach, Presidio hikes, and old beat shops were among the highlights. Back to Berkeley I go to write, make work, and return to the day job :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I surfed and hosted in Wellington, New Zealand 2012; I met some amazing people, learned how to make empanadas, and ate very well. Now, I am back as a surfer in the Bay Area keen to meet locals and to celebrate life in the city and the surrounding burroughs.

Interests

• live music
• swimming
• food
• cinema
• theatre
• hiking,

Music, Movies, and Books

Film: Wim Wenders-Wings of Desire, Jim Jarmush-Paterson, Manchester by the Sea, Fur, Cinema Paradiso, Her, Amelie, The Science of Sleep, The 400 Blows Tim Burton-Ed Wood Hollywood: Gattaca, Words, Matrix, The Great Wall, Harry Potter

Animation: Tim Burton - 9, Don Hertzfeldt-I am So Proud of You

Physical Theatre: DV8, Alvin Ailey Dance, Cirque Du Soleil

TV: True Detective season 1, Man in the High Castle, Mr. Robot

Books: Citta Invisibile, Italo Calvino

Music: Vinyl :) Radiohead, Buddy Guy, Classic Piano, Bad Brains, Eddie Vedder, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Ella Fitzgerald and the Duke 'Take the A Train' instrumental beats soul/funk/jazz fusion/

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was a dresser for the principals in the musical, The Producers

What I Can Share with Hosts

I read the profile of a potential host who wrote that time was the best value one could give. I can give you my time and a good travel story.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Dominican Republic, England, Ireland, Israel, Italy, New Zealand, Taiwan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, New Zealand