CURRENT MISSION

to inspire people to spontaneously like me. Or spontaneously combust.

ABOUT ME

I study African politics and international development. I am in the midst of writing a dissertation related to the impacts of oil on the politics and development of Equatorial Guinea, a postage stamp of a country in Central Africa.

When not doing my small part to "save the world", I write/play music, savor ethnic food, and pretend that animals have human characteristics and voices. It makes them far more interesting and amusing.

I am an intellectually curious individual fascinated by a diverse range of topics. Stimulating conversation or quiet reflective silence always welcome. We can discuss (or sit silently) over coffee.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I provide the smoked (farm raised) salmon for the staff meetings.

Interests

Food! All kinds (minus sauerkraut - despite my German heritage; and liver - ugh!)

• animals
• writing
• dining
• coffee
• politics
• music

Music, Movies, and Books

Really, would you not stay on my couch b'cuz we didn't share musical tastes...?

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

SEEN: Watched a nightime space shuttle launch. Incredibly humbling.

DONE: Spent a summer in a rural village in Eastern Uganda. Helped start an NGO.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Equatorial Guinea, Germany, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, Uganda, United States