CURRENT MISSION

Meet new people and provide hospitality.

ABOUT ME

I am interested in international criminal and human rights law. I live in Iowa City with my finacee.

PHILOSOPHY

Do unto others better than you would have them do unto you.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I would love to host someone who is swinging through Iowa City. Or if you want to grab a drink or a cup of coffee while in the city, let me know! I know a little bit more about Minneapolis than Iowa City, but I am getting more familiar.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have met some interesting people on this site and find it to be a great resource.

Interests

Pretty much law is all I spend my time on now. I also like exercise and food. My finacee is an excellent cook so I enjoy trying her new recipes. Other interests include criminal law, history and Japan.

• culture
• human rights
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• coffee
• exercise
• drinking
• history
• law

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Crime and Punishment, Song of Fire and Ice series, poetry (particularly Japanese and Chinese) and most of Yukio Mishima and Haruki Murakami's work.
Music: Not too picky, I will typically listen to it and if I like it, I will listen to it again.
Movies: Taxi Driver, documentaries, and most work by Hayao Miyazaki

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed to the top of Mount Fuji as the sun was rising. If you ever are in Tokyo, this is a must do. Oh, and go to Komori Ramen in Yotsuya.

Teach, Learn, Share

I speak Japanese and can translate if anyone needs anything done. I also have a workable knowledge of Japanese history and culture.
I am starting to get a grasp on Law too, but I am not a lawyer and cannot provide legal advice.