I enjoy the privileges that come with being a jack of all trades. Some bartending here, some festival development there, some youth non-profit work elsewhere, all allows me a somewhat flexible lifestyle. When that flexibility inspires me to travel, my travel style looks like, “how does it FEEL to be in this space?” I don’t care so much about sights and attractions as much as I care about what it feels like to connect with myself and others in new environments. So, when I travel, I generally spend a fair amount of time journaling, listening to albums while I walk through towns or mountains, and finding open mics or karaoke.

I am passionate about music; sharing, playing, learning.
I love storytelling, both presenting, and listening.
I care deeply about people’s sense of well-being, safety, and confidence.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I travel to deepen connection between myself and the world around me. Couchsurfing has a degree of humility, risk, and honesty that aligns with my sense of connection.

Interests

• cooking
• music
• karaoke
• hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Andy McKee
Fela Kuti
COBRAH
KATRAYNADA
Pink Floyd

Wes Anderson
Guillermo del Toro
Hayao Miyazaki
Korean Horror

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I continously hiked 650 miles through the desert section of the Pacific Crest Trail

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to make a rose out of a paper napkin, if you’d like.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am happy to do some cooking. I don’t have any remarkable skills or recipes, but my food is entirely edible. I am also happy to play finger style guitar to add to the ambiance.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Egypt, France, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, Netherlands, Scotland, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States