CURRENT MISSION

explore the labyrinthine pathways of this lovely landmass, while forging meaningful connections with individuals of all sorts.

ABOUT ME

I'm a musician, educator and amateur gardener living in the lovely town of Portland, OR. I play classical piano, as well as keyboard and accordion in two local bands. I generally use this account in conjunction with my brother and some friends. When we're all together, we have an effect akin to Captain planet; earth, fire, wind, water and heart. And we want to meet you, honestly.

PHILOSOPHY

Think through music.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

A few summers ago, my brother and I went on an incredible 10-week roadtrip all around the US and into Canada, and we stayed with many lovely couchsurfers along the way. I've since couchsurfed in Mexico and in other places around the US, and hosted in New York and Portland.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Surfing: Canada, US, Mexico
Hosting: NYC, PDX

Interests

cooking and eating delicious food, preferably outside. backpacking, playing music, reading, writing and learning. anthropology of all sorts. making art. ephemeral, spontaneous delights. collective effervescence. rhizomes. brewing my own beer. naked swimming in as many bodies of water as possible. also, acquiring and sharing crafty/handy skills.

• arts
• writing
• singing
• dining
• cooking
• beer
• gardening
• reading
• music
• piano
• backpacking
• surfing
• swimming
• agriculture
• anthropology
• teaching
• emergency services

Music, Movies, and Books

some favorite authors are Cormac McCarthy, William Faulkner, James Baldwin, Herman Hesse, Tom Robbins, Michel Foucault, Giles Deleuze. Lately on a Steinbeck kick

Radiohead, Fleet Foxes, First Aid Kit, Son Jarocho, iron & wine, the decemberists, manu chao, the beatles, beirut, chopin, cake, the arcade fire

me and you and everyone we know, the motorcycle diaries, y tu mama también, hable con ella, band of outsiders, i heart huckabees, the royal tenenbaums, shortbus

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

a beautiful critical mass ride through the streets of new york city for 2 hours, a chorus of different-pitched bells chiming at random, managing to evade the police as they barricaded the williamsburg bridge, the long ride home.

Teach, Learn, Share

we will sing songs with you. if you dont sing, we will motivate you to do so. we will also teach you to sew in your jeans for optimal skinniness. i'll also show you how to brew your own beer (good beer, too), if desired.

i'd love to learn more about gardening, urban agriculture and self-sufficiency/autonomy.

we really enjoy sharing intelligent conversation over fresh and delicious home-cooked food.

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Israel, Italy

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, Spain, United States

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