HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING Host COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE Hosting in Chicago, a lot of hosting in Seattle Dinner with a host in Whitefish MT Generally, I am always open to hosting and ready to do so. There are a couple key/important things to know: 1. I do not work remotely at home. (I don't like it) - this means key exchange times have to be precise and well communicated. I am generally in my office 5 days a week. 2. I am often away on weekends - I'm happy to share the space whether I'm there or not--just know that when I need to head out, I need to head out. I'm not able to postpone due to airport issues, customs issues, etc. Often I'm catching transit with deadlines and departure times. 3. I often host a couple requests at once - particularly if I'm away. 4. The apartment is wired for Alexa control of most electronics. Please don't disable that by using the switches. (This has been a big issue lately with surfers- its set this way for a reason. Please don't disable it.) 5. Appreciating the generosity, but please do not leave alcohol or artificially sweetened drinks (e.g., aspartame) or Stevia sweetened drinks. Welcome to drink it while you're here, but please don't leave it or bring it to give.

Movies: Deadpool, Hugo, Requiem for a Dream (for the laughs really), Matrix series, Jason Bourne (not the Renner one), Oppenheimer Books: a lot of different stuff - lots of history, biography, national park history, medicine, health, longevity, exercise, fitness - I don't read a ton of fiction, but I read a LOT. TV: West Wing, Madam Secretary, The Diplomat, The Lake, The Magicians, Umbrella Academy, The Expanse, Game of Thrones (less S8), Schitt's Creek, Locke and Key, The Simpsons