ABOUT ME

Hi everyone! I used to be on Couchsurfing more often and used it extensively in my travels around the USA and overseas. I met some wonderful people during that time but was dismayed as many when the paywall was adopted. Want to get back to the spirit of the mission by meeting with others again and hosting when I get a more suitable space to do so.
The biggest thing I loved about couchsurfing and or staying with others is the joy of learning about how others live and experience life. Love to hear all the wild travel stories and or just witness what a day in the life is like where you live!
I love backpacking and hiking and exploring tons of new and unique spaces. I have been all over the USA and more recently have been exploring other countries overseas. Always down for an adventure. When I am not out doing outdoor activities, I am usually playing one of my 200+ board games or watching a movie. Also in my spare time I love to cook and create many a flavourful dish which I would love to share with you. Now that I am married I also have a wonderful travel partner who comes along on a lot of my journeys and crazy adventures.
My wife and I now also have a child but that has not stopped us from traveling and doing what we love. We have been hiking and backpacking since before he was born most recently completing the Wonderland Trail in Washington USA.
Looking forward to sharing and swapping adventure stories and getting to know each others cultures and ways of life!

My working life: Used to work Target HQ in a variety of roles but my most interesting was by far my role in waste reduction in the company's perishable goods space. Ask me about that! I now work as a supply chain project and product manager in a variety of spaces.

I have also worked on many farms over the years. From horses, chickens, sheep, and alpacas I have seen a lot. (Need a helping hand with anything? :) ) Moved on and worked at a country club for about 6 years, so still staying with my love for the outdoors. Also did a small stint at Estee Lauder for an internship as a production supervisor. It was quite interesting for sure.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

I am semi new to the couchsurfing crowd, only have surfed for about a month out west. Just trying to get out and explore a little bit; get to know some new people, make some new friends in all places and in all walks of life. Trying to find people with the same interests as me to show me awesome spots in locations I am visiting. Even though I am not in the most perfect place where I can host right now, (send a request I might be able to still :)) my hope is that in the near future I will be able to and return the favor to anyone that hosts me.

兴趣

I am a huge fan of films. I love to dissect and analyze them. That is why in my spare time I write and direct my own films as well.
One thing that I enjoy doing that is not very popular is railfanning. There is a huge almost secret art to watching trains which I find fascinating.

I am also an avid fan of the outdoors and hiking. Love to find those secluded spots and just sit to take it all in. I enjoy biking as well and would like to get into mountain biking.

I am really into intense rounds of board games. It all started with a leisurely round of games like ticket to ride or settlers of Catan, but now I can't get enough of all types of board games. Love Food Chain Magnate, Star Wars Rebellion, Merchants and Marauders, Escape!, Curse of the Island, Machi Koro, just to name a few of my over 200 game collection.

I love to talk about really anything, and love to have a friendly debate on things if we don't agree.

• horses
• chickens
• arts
• performing arts
• cooking
• movies
• board games
• traveling
• piano
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• railroads

音乐、电影和书籍

Music:
I am a huge fan of John Williams music; especially Star Wars and Indiana Jones. I also like other movie soundtrack composers including Hans Zimmer, James Horner, Danny Elfman, etc. Sometimes I also dabble into classical when I am in the mood.

Movies:
Where to begin... I would be considered a cinefile and I study all movies I watch ( good or bad). My favorite would have to be Star Wars because I just grew up with that and it has been a huge part of my life. But I love Citizen Kane, Psycho, Vertigo, Steven Spielberg's Duel is great, Jurassic Park, Back to the Future, The Usual Suspects just to name a few. Get me started on talking about movies and I could continue for quite some time.

Books:
I'm a huge fan of fairy tales and legends/lore. Native American tales and history is very big in my book reading. If I were to have to pick one book to read for the rest of my life I would definitely choose Grimm's fairy tales. There are so many deeper meanings in all of their stories that I could re-read them day after day and still learn something new to apply to my life.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

I had the ability to write and direct my own school play. It was an amazing experience. What was especially cool about my play was that it was not just on the stage. It took place in various rooms around the school. I would love to tell you about it some time :) All in all just seeing my work come to life and all the people working together as a team to perform something great was astounding.

Also was able to direct my own self written film "Rail Pennies". It even made it to IMBD! Even though it didn't turn out as great as I originally envisioned, and as much work as the whole process was, the interesting stories to come out of it was well worth the effort.

教，学，和分享

I do a fair amount of cooking so I can enlighten you with some of my basic knowledge. Cook you a few meals and the like.
I used to know how to play the piano quite well, but unfortunately with me not practicing I do not know many songs anymore, but I'm willing to play what I still remember!
I am willing to sit back and listen to basically anything. Willing to learn and take in all you have to say!

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

Good conversation and discussions and a fresh cooked meal!

我游览过的国家

Belgium, Canada, Iceland, Switzerland, United Kingdom

我居住过的国家

United States