CURRENT MISSION

Fortune cookie: Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.

ABOUT ME

I like to have jobs that are better than most people's vacations. Life is better when lived out of a backpack or car.

There's something about mountains and the desert that capture my imagination more than anything else. So now I know where I need to go.

PHILOSOPHY

"There's only one rule I know, babies, god damn it, you've got to be kind." -Kurt Vonnegut

"The only thing to fear is fear itself." -FDR

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've met a number of surfers for dinner and hosted one. I have yet to surf on someone else's couch, but that day may come soon.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've met some surfers staying with a friend and hosted one and more are welcome!

Interests

Music (I play trumpet and mellophone), sports (soccer, American football, ultimate frisbee, snowboarding, running...), reading, geology, nature, mountains, fitness, health, nature, tech

• fitness
• running
• technology
• reading
• music
• trumpet
• backpacking
• snowboarding
• sports
• american football
• soccer
• geology
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

I love movies and I'll watch almost anything. My favorite bands are Muse and The Killers, although I listen to mostly American rock, pop and the random Paraguayan reggaeton that I hear whether I want to or not. I love reading and my current favorites include Harry Potter, His Dark Materials and Bill Bryson's A Walk In The Woods.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Reaching the summit of a 14,000 foot mountain feels like you're on top of the world!

Teach, Learn, Share

I make awesome homemade peanut butter. Take some peanuts (however many you want) out of their shells and roast them for a while (I only have a gas stove, so time and temperature is completely arbitrary). When they're slightly browned, take them out and remove the thin papery shell. Throw them in a blender and blend until you reach your preferred crunch level. Add a tiny bit of corn syrup or oil (I use less than a 1/2 tablespoon for 500g) so it sticks together better and blend for a little bit longer. All told, you probably don't need to blend for more than 3-5 minutes. Add salt, sugar, honey, etc to your taste, but it's a lot healthier and still delicious without extras!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Italy, Peru, Slovenia, Switzerland, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Paraguay, United States

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