I am 37 and married to my wife and fellow couch surfer Veronica Uribe-Kessler. I like to think I am a youthful 37. Grew up in Virginia Beach less then one mile from the beach so used to the craziness living near a resort area can bring. Left Virginia beach to attend college at JMU in the Shenandoah Valley area of Virginia. Then moved to Alexandria VA to begin my current career as a patent examiner. Having lived most of my life in Virginia I identify as a Virginian.

Recently I moved to Northampton, MA so my wife could attend college on scholarship, however I still need to travel to Alexandria, VA sometimes for work and could use a place to stay in the DC area and would enjoy making some new friends as well as traveling to other places. My wife and I bought our first place in Northampton MA and could potentially host in Northampton MA as well.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I would benefit having a place to stay that is metro accessible to Alexandria, VA when I am in the area for work. In addition, I would like to make more friends and travel to other places across the world. I have been already active in the local DC couch surfing social events, however I have never actually surfed on someones couch or hosted someone directly through couchsurfing.

Interests

I am told my close friends I am a good cook, however I am my own biggest critic. I enjoy outdoor activities always over going to see a movie or watching tv. Studying as an engineer and working as a patent examiner I can geek out on technology conversations. I enjoy relaxing things to de-stress from my busy like such as seeing art, being in nature, exercising, yoga and meditating.

• arts
• yoga
• meditation
• hiking
• sports
• nature
• cooking together

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite movie is my Blue Heaven with Steve Martin and Rick Morranis

Favorite Book is "Be Here Now" by Ram Dass

I enjoy a wide variety of music and believe all music has a time and place where it is well suited.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One time I after sneaking into a sold out Bass Nectar show through a back door of a club I made it to the stage and was escorted out. Afterwards, not to be defeated I found the tour bus driver for Bass Nectar somehow and he got me into the show with his personal laminated pass. Not heroic, but pretty cool and displays I can be persistent and find ways often to make things work.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share some perspective on patents, cooking, exercising, places and things to do in Virginia.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share some perspective on patents, cooking, exercising, places and things to do in Virginia. I would be willing to buy some food/drinks to share as well.