I'm maybe a bit eccentric, but get along well with most members of this community. I teach English, either as a foreign, second, or academic language, in colleges and universities abroad. The main reason I enjoy this work is being able to help young adults find their voice and design a good life. I also really like languages and the science of learning in general; doesn't matter if its vocabulary flashcards or dog training. Why not both?

Open-minded as long as others' rights and humanity are respected. LGBTQIA+ friendly, 420 friendly, average dude bro friendly.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

I'm finally getting to a place where I can travel often. I hosted for awhile years back when I had a place and a relatively stable job. Currently I'm working in China most of the year, and traveling slowly

For me, a good exchange between host and guest is one of compassion and human connection. To show this level of trust and care for a complete stranger is both terrifying and liberating. Not unlike jumping out of an airplane.

I only accept friend requests from people I've actually met. That said, if you send a request before we meet, I'll probably talk to you and try to set a meeting. Just don't be surprised if I don't accept the request until we meet.

兴趣

Slow Travel. I'm a terrible tourist, but I love to just "live" in a new place for a month or two and get a deeper sense of life in that area.

Permaculture. Gardening or farming, whatever you want to call it, but I love to design outdoor food-growing areas in a natural way. I'm often looking for volunteer opportunities to work on a farm in a foreign country.

Education. And the broad intersections thereof; cognitive science, the socio-politics of education, and its role in promoting or delaying social progress.

• lgbt rights
• minimalism
• learning languages
• permaculture
• arabic
• cognitive science
• sustainable living
• immigration
• stoicism

音乐、电影和书籍

Music. Mashrou3 Leila, Puscifer, and Zoe Keating have been on my playlists a lot lately, and recently getting into Hello Psychaleppo and the electro-tarab and electro-chaabi music from MENA countries. I tend to enjoy a variety of rock, house, trance, alternative, and drum and bass genres. Anything with Maynard James Keenan or Azam Ali.

Movies. I enjoy comedies, but don't really watch a lot of TV. I love Tina Fey, and just about anything from the SNL family. Guillermo del Toro makes some damn good scary movies too.

Books. I read a lot, just not many books. When I do read read, its usually non-fiction.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

I won a "My Favorite Foreign Teacher" award my first year teaching in China.

教，学，和分享

Teach. If you're trying to learn something, I can help you break it down, especially if you're trying to learn a language. I might also have some random tips and tricks related to gardening, minimal/zero-waste living, travel, and technology use.

Learn. I would love to learn more about agriculture, especially working with food forests and pruning/grafting trees. I'd also like to develop healthier habits with my diet and exercise. I'd also really like to learn how to give great massages.

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

Help around the house, running errands. I can cook. If you're into podcasts, we can compare our favorites.

我游览过的国家

China, Jordan, United States

我居住过的国家

China, United States