CURRENT MISSION

to explore and more importantly meet the world and learn to appreciate being human to the fullest. also, to adopt new perspectives and incorporate any pieces that will make me a better person.

ABOUT ME

i grew up on the east coast and quickly learned the most important thing in life is having a positive attitude and being open to new information and points of view.

i love being active and the outdoors:
hiking, building trails, skiing, mountain biking, are things i've done for as long as i can remember

I also like exploring. if I go to a new place or a new building I love finding all its nooks and crannies

I think music is paramount to life.

I am almost always optimistic.

I am self sufficient, and can go out and have fun but prefer to always be in a chill atmosphere.

PHILOSOPHY

we are all part of the blanket. society may be useful in some ways, but is really easy to become lost in. this, among many things leads to suffering in so many... we have the resources to help.. wouldn't it be nice if everyone had the mindset?

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

hosting others when I am home, helping people who are traveling to places where I know people:

ann arbor, mi
boston/newton/cambridge, ma
reston, va
sf, ca

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

my friend told me about this site when she went to Spain for the weekend. I knew immediately it was a brilliant idea, and that it would help unite the world.

Interests

getting lost in:
music/beats/dancing, mountain biking, skiing, guitar or piano, singing, books, good movies, life, hands-on anything, including building things, learning, debate, philosophy

• books
• singing
• architecture
• design
• dancing
• electronics
• technology
• movies
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• piano
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• skiing
• chemistry
• neuroscience

Music, Movies, and Books

siddhartha, ender's shadow (etc), tales of the otori, the fountainhead (read before judging!), golden compass series

anything with a good beat (sts9, bassnectar, pnuma trio, ratatat), or really talented musicians (audioslave/soundgarden/temple of the dog/pearl jam/rage/tool, brant bjork, etc), and some things in between (oar, phish, etc)

Teach, Learn, Share

neuroscience, neurobiology of sleep, all about drugs: (I just took a class last term) drug chemistry, action, safety, interaction, cross tolerance, etc.

i am pretty tech savvy- I can show you lots of cool google tricks and resources for enriching life and/or your knowledge.

i can build mostly anything construction related. including electronics

i like architecture and design- and have a pretty good eye! check out the bathroom i just built:

http://annarbor.craigslist.org/roo/969762044.html

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oh and when i'm home and hosting, that is the location you will be staying! and i can teach you all about the local markets/local hidden hotspots, the university, etc.

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