CURRENT MISSION

to live more sustainably, to meet like-minded people, learn as much as possible, and help make the world a better place.

ABOUT ME

I am very into sustainable living, DIY, music, urban farming, and travel. I come from a small suburb in Ohio near Cleveland and moved to Chicago a for 4 years to expand my horizons. I've been trying to expose myself to as much life as possible. I spent a ton of time traveling the last couple of years and that has taught me more about life and people than anything else. Moved to Minneapolis 3 years ago for a smaller city, but this place is fantastic! No regrets

I bought a house in the East Phillips neighborhood here and am currently converting the huge yard into a permaculture orchard. I have chickens and ducks, fruit trees, all kinda things. In it's early stages, stay tuned.

PHILOSOPHY

Relationships/community are what it's all about. Shake out that ego; traveling helps.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I hosted maybe between 100-200 people over a couple of years. I also have surfed a little, staying with some wonderful folk in Europe.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My experience with couch surfing has been very satisfying, for years. I have met so many inspiring people, and it's been very stimulating for me. It has given me more hope for the world.

Interests

music, indie films, meeting people, meditation, stop-motion animation, hiking, camping, canoeing, wandering around new places, guerilla farming/gardening, homesteading activities, making things, learning stuff.

• chickens
• diy
• cooking
• meditation
• gardening
• movies
• traveling
• socializing
• homesteading
• music
• guitar
• drums
• hiking
• canoeing
• camping
• surfing
• animation

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Harold and Maude, Killer of Sheep, Triplets of Belleville, City of God, Dr Strangelove, In the Mood for Love, Jan Svankmejer, Napoleon Dynamite, The Great Dictator, more.

Books: Kafka, Hunter S Thompson, Joan Didion, Miguel Cervantes, Don Delillo, Jeanette Winterson, Henrik Ibsen, Dostoevsky, others.

Music: Almost everything from Zappa to the White Stripes to Ornette Coleman to Robert Johnson.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The DIY community, mostly within a musical context. So many people are motivated to make this world a more beautiful place. So many people I meet these days are totally amazing. I am inspired to be a better person because of them.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have some cooking skills and enjoy cooking for people. I am a mostly self-taught musician and can fake my way on ukulele, accordion, guitar, percussion/drums. I am an avid farmer/gardener and have studied permaculture around the world.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a good cook and a tidy guest! Also, help with gardens

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, United States

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