PHILOSOPHY

Thoreau writes it far more eloquently than I ever could:

The universe constantly and obediently answers to our conceptions; whether we travel fast or slow, the track is laid for us. Let us spend our lives in conceiving them.

I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by a conscious endeavor.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Generosity is an undervalued virtue these days.

The draw of traveling to me isn't just sight-seeing. It's understanding a culture, understanding what people value, and how they perceive what's important.

I want to participate in the CS project by hosting travelers and giving them the chance to understand the culture of the area. Whether that's through coffee, drinks at the pub, or a hike, is up to that person.

CouchSurfing experiences are generally the highlights of traveling (whether through CS or not). The best experiences are random meetings with locals and invitations to join them in their homes or to celebrate with them.

Interests

Football (soccer), film, and current world events.

• culture
• coffee
• drinking
• pub crawls
• traveling
• drawing
• music
• piano
• hiking
• soccer
• tennis
• track and field

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm an avid reader, mostly non-fiction.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

An amazing thing I experienced last year - My father can keep up with me playing tennis. He is 77 years old. That probably says more about my ability to play tennis than anything else, but amazing nonetheless.

Teach, Learn, Share

If you're not a native English speaker, I'd be happy to practice English with you. I'm a bit rusty, but can teach you how to play piano, or at least how to read sheet music.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United States