I'm a pretty laid back fellow. I'm pretty stoic at first, but once I get going we can stay up talking about any number of subjects until the sun comes up or the coffee runs out. I love a good beer, but they are even better with a friend. I have lived in a number of American cities including New York, Los Angeles, Memphis, and more. I love to build things. Sometimes it's a piece of art and sometimes it's finishing a basement. I just love the feeling when a project is complete.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The short answer is because couchsurfing was recommended to me by a friend, but the long answer is that I have always opened my home to people that were passing through. I like to meet new people, and I love it when old contacts come back through again. This seems like a good way to make new friends and experience real cultural exchange.

Interests

• heavy metal

Music, Movies, and Books

I love beck a lot. I also love music that makes me laugh, so Tenacious D is a favorite. I think a good song is a good song, and I try to have an open mind. I love exposing someone to a new sound or song.

I'm a big fan of any movie or book that creates a new universe like the Lord of the Rings trilogy, star trek, comic books, or the matrix, to list just a few examples. I also really enjoy post apocalyptic or distopian stories like Mad Max or Elysium.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I had an internship at the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA) in NYC. It was an amazing experience that I really enjoy talking about.

Teach, Learn, Share

These types of situations are always good for cultural or linguistic exchanges. I love to help with a project too. Hell, I still think shoveling snow and chopping wood is fun and a good workout.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A little cultural exchange obviously, but as a host I can offer a place to rest that constantly has interesting people coming in an out. I have a number of art projects going on at any given time. I someone was interested we can fire up the forge or the furnace and do a bit of metalworking, even if all we are doing is pouring molten aluminum in anthills. In the US I live with my brother and his wife. She is an amazing cook and artist and my brother is easily one of the most interesting people one can meet.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Mexico, Norway

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States