CURRENT MISSION

See the Universe. Learn traditional folk music from around the world.

ABOUT ME

I am easily pleased and excitable. Super excited to be traveling, really looking forward to meeting some cool people and seeing some beautiful places. I don't drink or smoke, but I don't really mind if other people do.

PHILOSOPHY

I try to live my life according to the Serenity prayer, accepting the things I cannot change, changing the things I can, and knowing the difference between those things.

I believe the people are fundamentally good. I believe that our world is a beautiful place that deserves respect and care. I believe that art and creativity are the most beloved aspects of humanity.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Thus far I have not hosted or surfed, but with any luck that will soon change!

Interests

My main interest is music. I studied the nyckelharpa (traditional Swedish folk instrument) for one year in a small town in Sweden. I grew up playing the fiddle in my family's bluegrass band, and playing classical violin in my town's youth orchestra. Music is what drives me.

I love stories, too. I think of television and movies and books and videogames as different forms of storytelling, and there is little I enjoy more than immersing myself in a good television show or book.

• arts
• books
• concerts
• drinking
• movies
• traveling
• music
• folk music
• guitar
• violin

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Punch Brothers, Sigur Ros, Väsen, Animals As Leaders, Plini, Opeth.
Books:
Tolkien, Ender's Game, Dune, Kurt Vonnegut, Clive Barker.
Movies:
Lord of the Rings, Amelie, This is England, Young Frankenstein, To Kill A Mockingbird.
Television:
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Doctor Who, Firefly, Angel, Arrested Development, It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Every day I see something amazing. Every good concert, every nice hike through nature, every time I play music with someone else is amazing.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach banjo, violin, guitar and mandolin, and will usually have one of more of these instruments with me at all times. I know a little Swedish and a little Norwegian, and can teach English.