CURRENT MISSION

Meet people and explore the world, ending up in India.

ABOUT ME

I grew up in Michigan in the United States. Most recently I have worked as an engineer designing professional audio equipment. I have been a musician my whole life and have a wide range of interested. I always enjoy learning or experiencing something new.

PHILOSOPHY

Recently I've become very interested in the Buddhist concept of mindfulness, and have enjoyed reading some of the works of Thich Naht Hanh. The idea is to be aware of yourself and your connections to the world around you at every moment. Not easy. :-)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Having just been introduced to couch surfing, and about to embark on a lengthy trip, I'm currently focused on being a fun guest of others. Once I have returned and have a place of my own again, I look forward to hosting others.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

None yet. Looking forward to it!

Interests

Music: Listening, writing, and performing. I have played cello in an orchestra, trumpet in a marching band, and keyboard in a rock band, among other things.
Sports: Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, Snowboarding, Mountain Biking, Hiking, and Swimming

• writing
• performing arts
• dancing
• reading
• socializing
• music
• trumpet
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing
• snowboarding
• sports
• soccer
• swimming
• engineering

Music, Movies, and Books

Yikes, this could be a really long list. Here's just a couple of each:

Movies: Almost Famous, The Motorcycle Diaries, Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Music: Ben Folds, Herbie Hancock, Brahms

Books: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Raga Mala: The Autobiography of Ravi Shankar

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One of my side jobs is doing the sound for a dance band. A couple years ago we were invited to play for the Congressional Ball at the White House. We got the full tour and met the president as well. It was a very surreal experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

A bad recording of a great performance is far better than a great recording of a bad performance.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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