CURRENT MISSION

Find a source of inspiration and passion, and be self-disciplined enough to follow it.

ABOUT ME

I am an American young man, from a politically progressive background. I am on journey towards living the life that I want for myself. I like to think, layabout, wander, challenge myself, and be friendly. I've been living and working as a teacher and journalist in cairo for the last 6 months and in Egypt for the last 8.

I have had some life changing experiences in Egypt. I entered the country with 12 USD and proceeded to get all my belongings stolen a day later. The journey from that place to the present has been full of a lot of new experience and strange lessons.

I like fun, I like authentic thoughtful people, and I like adventure. The best way to get to know me is to send me a message.

PHILOSOPHY

I try to be sincere, trusting, interested, compassionate, and helpful. These are, of course, daily struggles.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I haven't done much couch surfing or hosting, but I am excited to do more. The whole concept matches my values and preferences for travel, social interaction, and adventure.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

A little surfing, a little less hosting. Onward to more!

Interests

Listening to music, the Outdoors, the mountains, hiking, rock climbing, discussions and debates, kind people.

• traveling
• juggling
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• surfing
• rock climbing
• teaching
• journalism
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite poem is "Renascence" by Edna St. Vincent Millay (http://www.bartleby.com/131/1.html). Among many others, I love the book "Native Son" by Richard Wright and the movie "The Wackness"

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Standing on the walls of the Rumeli fortress looking over the Bosphorus in Istanbul.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to juggle and how build rock climbing anchors. I'd love to learn how to pick locks.

Countries I’ve Visited

Israel, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Egypt, United States