I have a positive and friendly disposition. I’m not generally a wild and high energy person (though that changes with tequila). More of a laid back, peace-and-love sort of guy. Let’s all just get along, haha!

My girlfriend might be with me on my travels, but will usually be traveling on my own. She’s a nurse as well, and extremely generous, kind, and friendly. You’ll love her if you get the chance to meet her.

I am currently a nursing student with hopes of getting into a master’s degree as an advanced practice provider in the future. I’m a lover of life, positivity, and good vibes. I have a passion for learning about cultures, religions, languages, and different walks of life. I look at my travels through a somewhat anthropological lens, but also embrace the exhilarating adventures that come along with being in unfamiliar environments.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Traveling opens doors to friendships, connections, and memories. I feel that Couchsurfing enables that sort of experience even further.

Interests

• culture
• photography
• vegetarian
• meditation
• hiking
• camping
• buddhist
• anthropology
• astronomy
• languages
• medicine
• nursing
• science
• nature
• linguistics
• stargazing
• religions
• birdwatching
• indigenous cultures

Music, Movies, and Books

Salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, banda, regueton, classical, new age, reggae, pop latino, rock, r&b, mariachi, etc!

1984 - George Orwell
Beyond Religion - Dalai Lama
The Good Book - A. C. Grayling

Not a big movie person 😴

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I taught myself the Hmong language and then developed a language class for English speakers wishing to learn the basics of the Hmong language. I’ve also escaped from a cult I was raised in, for which I now have a newfound appreciation for the openness of the world and all the hidden opportunities I can explore!

Teach, Learn, Share

Happy to teach Spanish, English or Hmong (though I doubt many people want to learn Hmong...), or how to dance or meditate. Would love to learn some yoga! And of course, I would enjoy learning about any languages you speak.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I’m from Wisconsin. We have the BEST cheese. If interested, let me know!!!! It’s the sole reason I haven’t been able to stick to veganism. The cheese is just too damn good.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico