CURRENT MISSION

My mission is to grow and be healthy and happy, and to help people with the same goal along the way.

ABOUT ME

I'm a 22 year old musician and beginning film-maker. I currently live in Minneapolis and I am a cook for a living. I work at a local Trattoria in a place called the global market, where each place you go has original cuisine and products from around the world, so I'm the pizza guy (apparently). I am really into art and being creative, and I am curious to learn about many things that are unknown to me.

I am very optimistic and like to make the best of my time. Thanks for reading about me, and I look forward to meeting you.

PHILOSOPHY

I am a young person and an optimist, and I believe everything is connected. I am just trying to find my way in this world and I have a lot of work to do but from a philosophical/religious/spiritual standpoint I tend to look towards some of the eastern religions (buddhism, taosim, and yoga), and Native American practices to help me with my troubles. There is more to life than a paycheck and I wish for everyone to experience the joys life has to offer but that is only possible if everyone is guaranteed the same basic human rights, so I hope to do what I can in my lifetime to see to that.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am happy to meet new people and share knowledge and experiences. I enjoy sharing meals and cooking so I won't hesitate to whip up dinner for letting me stay, if that is something you would like. I think that is a great way to break the ice and have a great conversation.

Interests

Music, film, photography, tea, food, hiking, biking

• arts
• photography
• human rights
• dining
• cooking
• yoga
• reading
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• buddhist
• religion

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Ghost Dog, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Rush Hour, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Princess Mononoke, the Waking Life

Music: Classical, World, Rock, Blues, Reggae, Hip-hop

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

been in very, very close proximity to wild wolves overnight.

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to learn about the place you live and the place you're from if it's different. When I teach it can be unknown by me or learned unknowingly. I want to share with you some of my knowledge about my interests and experiences, and share some good conversation, food, and secrets about life.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Finland, Italy, Spain, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, United States