MOST RECENT TRIP

Currently: packed up my life into a car and pursuing my dream of sailing, starting in sunny Florida.

2013: Bike trip: Richmond, VA -> Pittsburgh with friends, then solo -> Cleveland -> Detroit -> Toronto -> Montreal

2011: bike trip across the US from Virginia to California via the southern tier. Amazing.

ABOUT ME

I love people who realize that life can be any way that they want it to be and are actively pursuing their happiness. I'm doing my best to be that kind of person while staying somewhat grounded, but the pull to run off and be crazy sometimes conflicts with practical realities, I know. I want to experience everything, basically.

PHILOSOPHY

If you have a chance to do something amazing you must do it, no excuses. Be as good as you can to people, it often pays off in strange ways. Don't get too comfortable.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Have hosted in the past and also helped surfers find a place with friends if I cant accommodate. Currently on the road :)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Limited use of this specific network but have lots of experience hosting touring bands and friends of friends from out of town and have had great experiences surfing with others.

Interests

Social work, mental health, long-distance cycling, camping, telling stories, studying history, survival skills, urban exploration, hiking, literature, comics, bad good movies/Nicolas Cage, language and its evolution, comedy

• literature
• running
• comics
• movies
• traveling
• survival
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• sailing
• history
• social work
• urban exploration

Music, Movies, and Books

Charles Bukowski, Howard Zinn, John Fante, Paul Auster, Tony Millionaire, Dash Shaw, Yoshihiro Tatsumi, Ingmar Bergman, David Lynch, Elem Klimov, Louis CK, Bill Hicks, Tom Waits, Mississippi John Hurt, Blouse, John Maus, Italo Disco, Olde Shame, Mens Room, Abner Jay, Q Lazzarus

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Cross country bike trip in 2011 was an amazing experience and the reason I later went on to bike to Montreal in 2013.

Teach, Learn, Share

I could tell you a lot about traveling by bicycle. Making fire, stealth camping, Richmond/Virginia history, working with children. I could say a lot about working with individuals with severe mental illness if you are interested in the subject. I always love learning practical skills, especially camping/survival/outdoor skills.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A courteous, respectful, warm, and helpful guest. I want to make you glad you decided to let me stay, so let me know how I can help!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States