Hello there. How are you today? I am very well, thanks for asking! My name is Ryan. I'm a novelist, filmmaker, clown, and so much more. Friends have referred to me as FUNNY, THOUGHTFUL, and even CHARMING. I've never met an animal that didn't love me. I try to write and/or read at least every day. I adore boredom, taking time to absorb the details hidden in the world around me. There are patterns of beauty, small and large, natural and man-made, in every place that the eyes dare to wander. I thrive on laughter and irreverent silliness, and enjoy playing games and creating characters and situations when hanging out with a group.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I live a minimalist and nomadic lifestyle, and I’m on a quest to understand a multitude of perspectives, chronicling the human experience by learning from all the wonderful individuals I hope to stay and speak with via Couchsurfing.

Interests

• cats
• dogs
• arts
• writing
• design
• fashion
• film making
• acting
• reading
• traveling
• jazz
• hip-hop music
• drums
• history
• film photography
• antiques
• trees

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies - La Strada, Bug, Match Point, The Darjeeling Limited
Music - Dean Blunt, Sun Kil Moon, The Strokes, The Smiths
Books - Gravity’s Rainbow, The Name of the Rose, 2666

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I attended a clowning workshop in France and learned much about flopping onstage and sensitivity for the audience.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I hope to delight you with conversation and stories, trade cooking or cleaning or creative work for your kindness, and join you on an adventure in the city you call home.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Bulgaria, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Netherlands, Panama, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Germany, Spain, United States