Although I never was that close to that famous gal, I bear a strong resemblance to the character next to her, and I would not have willingly left her as he did. You will find that I am generally a quiet, studious individual, but I can engage in opinion exchanges with considerable diplomacy. Meeting new people is interesting, and I try to be open to most cultural practices; although I refuse to smoke, eat certain unhealthy foods including meat, and spontaneously jump into bed without fully knowing the situation at hand.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I live on the Monterrey Bay and commute to East Bay at least weekly. So much time on the road makes me sleepy, and I would rather safely find a place to spend the day or night, depending on which shift I am working, than drive home not fully awake.

Occasionally I like to hang out on the Peninsula or around SF, and would prefer to borrow or rent a couch than pay for a hostel or motel room which I would not fully utilize if only there to sleep. That probably would apply to more distant locations as well, if I ever get around to some real traveling.

Interests

Chess, cards, board games, science fiction, comedy, news satire and movies.

• news
• movies
• board games
• chess
• traveling
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Most rock genres including classics like Frank Z, Led Z and P Floyd, experimental music; Avatar, Star Trek sequels, James Bond thrillers; used to read James Michener epics, now just whatever is online, in a magazine or in newsprint.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Wrote an essay on achieving world peace, which won me a seat on a panel, to be broadcast for half an hour, which followed SNL when they had a following.

Teach, Learn, Share

Ask me. I'm no encyclopedia, but I do have a few answers.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good company, cleaning up my sleeping space the next day, open to suggestions.

Countries I’ve Visited

Mexico, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States