I'm an adventurous, adrenaline junkie, primal lifestyle following, sarcastic, dark humored nerd, enjoy rock climbing, and SCUBA diving, as well as the occasional board game. I have a degree in Electrical Engineering, but tend to fall into that jack of all trades master of none category.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've traveled a fair amount and have always enjoyed getting to know the locals and doing less touristy things. I joined couchsurfing a few years ago thinking it sounded like a great idea. For various reasons I never ended up using it. I'm about to head off on an adventure in New Zealand, and I thought this might be a great way to explore new places and meet some locals.

Interests

I tend to prefer being active, and I love the outdoors and being on the water, camping, hiking, being on a boat, rock climbing. When I'm in a more docile mood I prefer something that challenges my mind like reading a good book, playing a board game, or getting into a theoretical debate about something deep.

• board games
• hiking
• scuba diving
• rock climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

When it comes to books my favorite would be Science Fiction, but I also enjoy, history, and science books.

Music I'm a bit more all over the map, I enjoy listening to everything from Classical, Jazz, to bluegrass and rock.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I was 13 (or maybe 14) on a trip to Costa Rica I was in a group of 20-30 people attempting to hike Mount Arenal (an active volcano). Due to the amount of loose lava rock near the top it was a very difficult climb, I was one of only 5-6 people that actually reached the top (no one else in my family did).

What I Can Share with Hosts

I've been told I bring a unique perspective to conversations, and am more than willing to help out with chores.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Guatemala, Italy, Malta, Morocco, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States