I am always working on a novella and collection of short stories, along with attempting to gain skills in motion for dancing. I have a teaching degree for high school level biology and have coached and trained collections of volleyball teams ranging in age.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Whenever I travel I try to link up with locals and get to know someone that can show me the off-the-grid wonders. I also enjoy hosting travelers because one must continue passing on the goodness that has been received.

Interests

Reading and writing are major focuses in my life, almost evenly met with cycling, hiking, and yoga. All types of music are welcome since movement only needs a beat, and I also play guitar and try to sing. One of the first things I would like to be shown in your city/town is your favorite bookstore or library. Any collection of books makes me feel immediately at home and one with those present.

I am very interested in creating a network that spans the world so that my friendships can reach further, and hope that any meeting sparks the possibility of seeing one another somewhere else in the world.

• writing
• singing
• dancing
• yoga
• reading
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing
• biology

Music, Movies, and Books

John Coltrane, Immortal, Run the Jewels, Brenda Fassie, T. Love, Edith Piaf, Alina Baraz, etc.
Metal, jazz, reggae, folk from the world, it's all wonderful.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Toured as a musician all over the US and Canada.

Teach, Learn, Share

Always trying to do this through interactions. We all have something to offer.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have worked as a chef in a few restaurants and love cooking for others. I enjoy sharing music, especially if someone else accompanies me, but a performance isn't out of the question. I am infatuated with ideas and discussions that typically lead into the late night moment when we finally look at the clock and must decide whether going to sleep is worth putting an end to the conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Slovakia, Sweden, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States