I'm different. Most of the time I'm in my head thinking of new stories/inventions/business plans so that I can forget about them later but I still manage to be a socialite and a good listener. My hobbies include anything that gives perspective and makes one think. It's a broad description, I know, but includes everything from video games/books/movies to hiking, concerts and parties.

I can't live without:
- Stories
- Dogs
- Coffee
- Questions
- Honest emotion

Can't live with:
- Bigotry
- Willful ignorance
- Violence
- Drama

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I quit my job to travel the United States for a little bit. While I can handle traveling and camping solo without issue, I really want to make some meaningful connections with other people. Admittedly, I feel at my best when I can help others with their chores and share music and food with a community. Couch Surfing is the easiest (and most affordable) way to accomplish that goal.

Interests

I love stories. Whether told by another person, read in a book, viewed in a movie or controlled in a video game. As such, books, film and video games are three of my top interests.

Beyond that, I love technology that can be used for good. I live for inspiring innovation in the minds of creatives. Ultimately I want to ensure that the next generation of humans is better than my own.

• dogs
• books
• dining
• coffee
• technology
• video games
• traveling
• music
• camping
• surfing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Blues, Americana, Garage rock, Punk, Metal David Bowie (R.I.P.)

Movies: Wes Anderson, Coen Brothers, Quentin Tarantino, Guy Ritchie, Terry Gilliam, Martin McDonagh, Darren Aronofsky, Wachowskis

Books: Kurt Vonnegut, Neil Gaiman, Stephen King, GRRM, Terry Pratchett, Robert Rankin, Ray Bradbury, Warren Ellis, Jonathan Lethem

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I work with people who suffer from chronic depression and have prevented multiple suicides over the years.

Teach, Learn, Share

I consider myself an autodidact so I am always, ALWAYS, trying to learn something new.

What I can teach varies. I live by the philosophy of "know everything about something and something about everything." While it's unlikely that I will teach you a craft or skill in our time together, discussions on life philosophy tend to give me a chance to share what I know best.

I'm also pretty great at video games and will help you beat the boss.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will lend my energy, my stories and my ear.