I'm new to Couchsuring the app, not the act itself.

I'm originally from outside of San Francisco, though have spent the past seven plus years in Washington, D.C. That wonderful chapter has come to an end, and I am stepping back from work for a period to experience life in different ways and at a different pace while conditions allow.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

It's preferable to staying in a non-descript single motel room. And I find it refreshing to connect with others who are willing to open up their space and share their time in this generous way.

*I've hosted through a similar site called Warmshowers, a hosting service for bikepackers

兴趣

There are so many interesting things. Some intersts include anything outdoors (biking, hiking, backpacking), art, music, meditation and buddhist practice, and traveling "off the beaten trail".

• traveling
• music
• history
• biking
• the woods
• buddhism and meditation

音乐、电影和书籍

Punk, Jazz, and Reggae in that order.

I read mostly non-fiction and watch mostly sports and documentaries but not exclusive.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

Served 2 years in the Peace Corps in the Phillipines and learned to speak Tagalog (that was over 10 years ago).

教，学，和分享

I can provide some meditation instrucions, or guide meditation, and share a bit about my understanding of buddhist tradition and practice. Also, I can speak to working at the Environmental Protection Agency, from it's role in protecting public health and the environment to it's structure to policy and politics.

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

A meal or drinks are on me :)

我游览过的国家

Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Italy, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand

我居住过的国家

Philippines, Thailand