CURRENT MISSION

To expand my knowledge of Science and the people in the world it affects. I also want to experience as much and meet as many people as I can

ABOUT ME

I'm a shy graduate student studying biochemistry at the University of Waterloo. I'm an avid runner, cyclist, and a somewhat average swimmer with aspirations for a half ironman. I love music in most of its forms and especially love seeing bands live. I don't have a lot of travel experience but I'm hoping to change that. I'm not gifted in the small-talk department, but I do really like to connect with people and hear their stories they have.

PHILOSOPHY

The core of my philosophy is one of open-mindedness and critical thought

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm new to CS so right now, I'm hoping to use it to meet and show people around Waterloo.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I haven't yet been involved in CS, but I have a bunch of friends who have had great experiences in Canada and abroad!

Interests

I love music, live performances, guitars, road cycling, running, good movies, thoughtful books, the outdoors, the smell of petrichor after the rain.

• books
• running
• politics
• movies
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• swimming
• biology
• chemistry
• psychology
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Books (I always feel like I should read more...):
Catch-22 - Joseph Heller
The Count of Monte Cristo - Alexandre Dumas
Brave New World - Aldous Huxley
A Song of Ice and Fire - George RR Martin
The Fry Chronicles - Stephen Fry
Harry Potter Series - JK Rowling
Animal Farm - George Orwell
Slaughterhouse Five - Kurt Vonnegut

TV:
Top Gear
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
Dexter
Archer
Firefly
Battlestar Galactica
Boardwalk Empire
The Walking Dead
Breaking Bad
Arrested Development

Movies:
The Godfather Part I and II
Back to the Future
Once
500 Days of Summer
Amelie
The Shawshank Redemption
Kill Bill Vol I and II
Pulp Fiction
Inglourious Basterds
Batman: Dark Knight
The Usual Suspects
V for Vendetta
Snatch
Hot Fuzz

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Awestruck... that's a strong word. I'll have to think and get back to you.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm a lover of the life sciences and chemistry, so I love to talk molecular biology and biochemistry with people. I also have a penchant for psychology and politics, but there is a lot more I can learn in those fields.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bermuda, Canada, Israel, Turks and Caicos Islands

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada