CURRENT MISSION

To constantly better myself as a person and designer.

ABOUT ME

I think of myself as being thoughtful, friendly and open-minded. I make an effort to treat everyone I meet with respect and not as a superior or inferior. I like being by myself some of the time but also enjoy the company of a few good friends.

I grew up in central Ohio but headed south for college where I received my B.A. in architecture at Clemson University. I have loved designing and making things since I was young. I plan to pursue a career in a design related field.

PHILOSOPHY

If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.

- The Dalai Lama

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am a first time surfer.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

None.

Interests

Design: Graphic design, data visualization, architecture, animation and editorial design.

Drawing: Sketching, illustration, graphic novels and other.

Reading: Russian literature, graphic novels and philosophy.

• literature
• architecture
• design
• graphic design
• sketching
• illustrations
• reading
• drawing
• animation

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy a wide range of movies but some of my favorite directors are Akira Kurosawa, Wes Anderson, Andrei Tarkovsky and Ingmar Bergman.

My favorite genres of music are post-punk, lo-fi, and indie rock, mostly from the 90's.

I really enjoy reading. Some of my favorite authors are Dostoevsky, Kafka, Proust, Gogol and Vonnegut.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked to the top of a mountain in the southern Alps.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach and share my passion for beautiful things, creativity and life lessons.

I would love for people to teach me about whatever it is they are passionate about.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States