A globetrotting Californian fell in love with a gorgeous, wide-eyed Ohio girl.
Guy and girl are living happily ever after, but the wanderlust and desire to meet people still thrives. 3 kids, 5 cats, and a dog in a giant 1890's home that begs to be shared. Our garden and fruit tree selection grows every year.

Our area has big list of fun things to do, historical sites, state parks, caves, other outdoor activities and festivals

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

We love exploring cheaply and meeting new people, and I would be happy to extend that same opportunity to others. Let me be your cheap tour guide of the Whitewater Valley. If we're at your place, then show me what you and your area are all about!

If you enjoy your stay, I wouldn't mind if you threw a few bucks my way. Kids and cats ain't cheap.

Interests

• fast food
• video games
• fishing
• backpacking
• teaching
• history
• food
• local food
• bicycling
• local history
• local culture
• tabletop rpgs

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
I like to listen to almost every genre of music. Favorites include Muse, Pendulum, Led Zeppelin, Chevelle, Alice in Chains, Audioslave, Rage Against the Machine, Train, Counting Crows, Death Cab for Cutie, Allison Krauss, The Exies, Lindsey Stirling, Nickel Creek, and lots of musicals.

Movie favorites are usually comedies and dramas. The Princess Bride, Life is Beautiful, The Pianist, "O Brother, Where art Thou?", Star Wars series, any Christopher Nolan or Tarantino flick, 12 Angry Men.

Books: I don't read as much as I used to. The Grapes of Wrath is my favorite, followed by Cry the Beloved Country, anything by Steinbeck, Albert Camus, Stephen King (but he needs to learn how to write endings!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Got a lot of stories, but I'll save them for the company of others :)
I will share that I was in a music video with the band Toto as a kid.

Teach, Learn, Share

I've taught at the high school and collegiate levels, and I love the flow of information. I can show you the cooking styles of many regions and nations all over the US and the world. I'm well-versed in

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook, sing, do almost any tech work, and clean up after myself. I'm a well-prepared navigator and tour guide if I travel with you.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Canada, China, England, Finland, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Oman, Philippines, Portugal, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Finland, United States