Will only breathe to be alive, not merely exist. There is more to life than what is normally offered or encouraged. I believe my freedom is a choice everyday and is not always easy to make that choice. I love meeting new people. It's my favourite part of travelling. People are what gives travel meaning for me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's an immediate personal and intimate way to meet people when usually it’s so hard to meet people and bypass all the social segregations.

Interests

I just like discussions of all sorts. Seeing where the mind goes regardless of topics. As long as it’s authentic and curious. If we’re making a list: reading, music, travel, the outdoors, camping, nature, cooking, making drinks, exploring, adventure, outdoor activities.

• writing
• books
• wine
• walking
• traveling
• music
• live music
• camping
• psychology
• road trips
• beaches
• mountains
• nature
• discussion
• outdoors
• meeting new people
• nature walks
• positive psychology
• drive
• behavioral economics

Music, Movies, and Books

Just about anything really.
But Amy Winehouse, John Mayer all the time. These days, jazz, blues, soul, chill electronica
Drawn to coming-of-age and slice-of-life movies.
Favs are Jeux d'enfants, American Beauty, all Wes Anderson films, Ghilbli films, Moulin Rouge, Y tu mama tambien, and both, The Illusionist.
Consistently rereading: The Solitude of Prime Numbers, Never Let Me Go, and The Fountainhead.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Always a solo traveller

Collecting scars from countries I've visited. Keep surviving accidents haha

Left my phone behind in car I hitched with, reunited with it four days later after the valiant effort of 3 towns. 👍

Teach, Learn, Share

I love sharing information, skills, and stories. I know a little about a wide variety of things. I've conducted research in psychology so I can teach you about the studies on decision making, attitudes, persuasion, positive, clinical, social psych, inter group relations etc

What I Can Share with Hosts

Laughter, Energy, Adventure, Insight, an extra set of hands. Whether it's cleaning, cooking, organizing, housework, or writing, translating, working, I don't know. Ask me.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Portugal, Scotland, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, South Korea