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Overview

  • 3 references 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Portuguese
  • 35, Male
  • Member since 2010
  • BPI Analyst (More fun than it sounds!)
  • Economics from the University of Illinois
  • From Charleston, IL
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Don't waste it!

ABOUT ME

I'm a very laid back guy who likes to meet people and travel, amongst other things. Some people might call me a nerd. I like to talk about everything from politics to books to business, and if you can do this we'll probably get along well.

PHILOSOPHY

I'm still trying to figure this out. I believe in balancing having fun with doing something meaningful, but I'm still learning to do both.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm just getting started. I want to meet people locally here in the Detroit area, and show people around. Detroit is surprisingly cool, and I want the rest of the world to know it.

I also want to see more of the U.S.A. I've been many places in the world, but I'm still getting to know my own country.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I know a few couchsurfers, but I haven't done it myself yet.

Interests

Brewing beer,
Camping/ hiking
Photography (very amateur)
Tennis
Brazil
Books
Local and live music
food gardening

  • books
  • photography
  • dining
  • beer
  • gardening
  • politics
  • traveling
  • socializing
  • homebrewing
  • music
  • live music
  • hiking
  • camping
  • tennis
  • business
  • economics
  • teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Bob Dylan, Super Troopers, The National, Joe Pug, The Great Gatsby, and the list goes on.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived in Brazil for a year.

In college I was mentored by a professor who was truly a man-of-the-world. He is the smartest man I've ever met, and he inspired me to learn more. I'll tell you about it in person, if you want to hear.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have some experience with international travel; I lived in Brazil for a year. I think I'm pretty good at keeping my cool, and I know a thing or two about the world of economics and business.

I want to learn just about everything, unless it's about

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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