Aikido and travel enthusiast. I am an extrovert and enjoy long conversations and gaining new perspectives and sharing ideas. Life is short, the world is big, and I try not to waste time in my pursuit of seeing as much of it as I can.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Travel is better when you stay with a local.

Interests

• solo travel
• ukulele
• social justice
• aikido
• learning new things

Music, Movies, and Books

Radiohead, Johnny Cash, Charlie Parker, The Clash, Modest Mouse, Jawbreaker

The Count of Monte Cristo, Shogun, Dune, Last Call, The Gone Away World, Ishmael, Good Omens, The Sandman, The Dark Tower, Ender Series

Seven Samurai, Sanjuro, Kill Bill, Before Sunrise/Sunset, Waking Life, Voices of a Distant Star

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ran with the bulls in 2010

What I Can Share with Hosts

conversation and story telling
friendship
an ever increasing catalog of travel experiences

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Samoa, Spain, United Kingdom