CURRENT MISSION To see every place of importance before settling down for good. ABOUT ME Married a few years back to a very lovely lady, I now spend most of my time traveling (or raising the money to travel). Studied Mandarin for two years, in University, lived in southeast China for a year. I enjoy sunsets and long walks on the beach. PHILOSOPHY I should probably quote someone famous and/or influential here, huh?
Interested in Fencing
Fluent in English
Learning German
1 Vouch
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING After years testing people's couches, I've finally opened up a couch of my own. COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE France, Germany, and Beijing--and each experience was excellent.
Music, Movies, and Books
Movies: Boondock Saints Falling Down the Bourne Trilogy Casino Royal Music: Death Cab for Cutie The Postal Service Simon & Garfunkle old Foo Fighters old Chumbawamba Books: A Boys Life Without Remorse The Watchmen and other one-time (non-serial) fiction novels
One Amazing Thing I've Done
I...have lived in China? For any non-Chinese reading this, let me tell you it is COMPLETELY DIFFERENT from everything you know.
Teach, Learn, Share
Man, I have the most hilarious stories.
My Interests
China and the Chinese language, fencing, action movies, technology, hockey, politics, news, information, history...Really, you need to ask yourself, is there anything I'm NOT interested in? (Jazz.)
