I am a scientist and a lover of words. Midwest native. I like the smell of very strong coffee, Steve Buscemi, and laughing. I am neither an optimist nor a pessimist. Somewhere between a cynical optimist and a pitiful pessimist is where I stand. I seek to find the silver lining when things come down, but not before I face the brutal reality.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy meeting new people and learning something new.

Interests

Exploring, reading, nature, science, craft beers, and having great conversations.

Music, Movies, and Books

I love all types of novels. From classics to dystopian. I read for the characters, the color of the prose, and of course the inherent story.

I listen to mostly rock and punk music.

As for movies the more bizarre the better. Love anything that is directed by Wes Anderson, Coen Brothers, and Quentin Tarantino.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sky Diving

Teach, Learn, Share

"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius -- and a lot of courage -- to move in the opposite direction."

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Canada, Jamaica, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States