CURRENT MISSION

Explore the world, spread positive energy and memories, learn from each day.

ABOUT ME

An adventurous Minnesotan with a pentiant for making friends while traveling. I love conversation and constant learning.

PHILOSOPHY

'We are all here on earth to help others; what on earth the others are here for, I don’t know'

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Surfing on the couches of friendly people.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

just starting with couchsurfing.org but I've slept in a wide variety of hostels in NYC, Guatemala, and Thailand. Most intense sleeping situation was staying several nights in a refugee camp in Thailand.

Interests

Videography, photography, quadcopters, hiking, local food, great conversation, intentional design and shenanigans.

• design
• photography
• documentaries
• dining
• recipes
• beer
• traveling
• hiking
• camping
• surfing

Music, Movies, and Books

Fantastic Mr. Fox, Gravity, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, A Beautiful Mind, Les Miserables, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Beginners

Cloud Cult, Atmosphere, Trampled by Turtles, Guante, Of Monsters and Men, Caroline Smith

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Filmed a documentary about Karen refugees in Thailand.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can help with basic Spanish conversation, photography/videography, and Kickstarter campaigns.

I want to learn/try: more fluent Spanish, cool recipes, craft beer, local handicrafts.

Countries I’ve Visited

Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Guatemala