I'm really tall (2 meters).

I like the outdoors and sustainability, composting, turning off lights, growing my own food, not driving when I can bike, and generally trying to live consciously. I am Buddhist, and try to live mindfully, but that doesn't mean I don't have fun.

I'm an equalist/feminist, and do my best to recognize and check my privilege as a tall white male.

I'm one of about 200 people in the world to contract Powassan's Encephalitis, which I got from a tick bite in 2009. I lost about a month of my life to a hospital bed, (and my memory of that time too), but its given me an interesting perspective on life.

I am continually awestruck by the vastness of the world, whether it's books, places, people, or the sheer amount of experiences you can have/ participate in.

But enough about me...How about you?

PHILOSOPHY

Be here now.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love hosting couchsurfers, and have stayed at other surfer's places while traveling in the PNW, Canada, and Colorado.

Interests

Cascadia, forestry, exploration/adventure, trees, organic farming, bikes, science (biology), philosophy, the outdoors, interesting discussions, languages, art, music, poetry, writing, reading, fixing mechanical things.

• cats
• books
• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• coding
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• backpacking
• surfing
• sailing
• biology
• forestry
• languages
• science
• the internet
• buddhism
• self-development
• self-awareness
• self sustainability
• se e

Music, Movies, and Books

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One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Everything is amazing if you think about it.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm an early millenial living in SE Portland, OR. I have my masters degree in forestry from Humboldt State University, and have worked as a scientist in the forests of Oregon for years. Ive worked with and for a variety of stakeholders, including the government (USFS, CalFire) not-for-profits(Pacific Rivers), academic institutions (OSU) and I'm the owner of Woodstock Chai, the worlds only verified zero carbon nitrogen-kegged bicycle Chai cart.

Check us out.

https://woodstockchai.com

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, Mexico, Scotland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United States

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