Born in Maine and grew up in South Dakota. I started a business in high school restoring vintage drums. Graduated from Pomona College in California with a Film/Media Studies degree. Now working on custom drums, herbal products, martial arts, coding, and djing.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

CS is a rare gem and incredible example of a modern day sharing economy. I've traveled solo and had incredible experiences with generous CS hosts and I would like to give back to the community and help new surfers discover what CS is all about.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - hip hop, funk, soul, jazz, reggae, rock and various music from around the world (Brazilian, African). Also love music videos.
Movies - animation, comedy, sci-fi, gangster, kung fu - Bakshi, Laloux, Miyazaki, Shaw bros, Tarantino, Besson, De Niro, Will Ferrell
Shows - South Park, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Future Boy Conan, Cowboy Bebop, Westworld, Stranger Things, Human Giant, Twin Peaks, Fresh Prince, The Simpsons, Outlaw Star
Books - Dostoevsky, Camus, Tolstoy, Hesse, Borges, DFW, Ellul, Mumford, Rank. Grew up on literary classics, now more into non-fiction.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spontaneous last minute train ride to 4-day music festival and camping extravaganza near Brussels.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can teach you how to run your own business, buy, sell on Ebay. Sit in on a jam or show how to play an instrument, read music. Life coaching and healthy living. Secret kung fu techniques. Home cooked meals or local food and drink spots. NYC recommendations.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, England, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Scotland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, United States

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