Couch Available: Coffee or a drink Preferred Gender: Any
I have a house full of housemates in deep mission, but we already host synchronistically at capacity. We're in deep mission, which is kind of like deep cover, but different.
I will take you out for a burrito, and then we can start a food fight.
Jordan Stout 24, Female Northampton, Massachusetts United States Friends since October 2008 "We have gone on many adventures together. And we both like to dance. A lot." Friendship Type: Good Friend
JAMIMA 36, Female Auckland, Auckland New Zealand Friends since April 2007 "He arrived on my doorstep" Friendship Type: Best Friend 3
Bethany Patten 27, Female Nordland, Washington United States Friends since May 2010 "Adventure compatriot" Friendship Type: Good Friend 15
Daniel Davis 31, Male Santa Cruz, California United States Friends since October 2002 "Joe and I lived together at Earthdance Retreat Center. I have participated in a great deal of his scheming and merrymaking. I consider him one of the most able and benevolent mad geniuses of our time." Friendship Type: Friend
Noam Gaster 42, Male Seattle, Washington United States Friends since November 2002 "rolling around each other etc." Friendship Type: Close Friend 14
Nikoleta Papadopoulos 25, Female Providence, Rhode Island United States Friends since June 2007 "Joe and I live in the same town. We've spent time together on a pretty regular basis." Friendship Type: Good Friend
Kelly Bitov 26, Female Medford, Massachusetts United States Friends since December 2008 "we've bounced off one another - maybe in the air" Friendship Type: Friend 3
Michael Orfitelli 30, Male Bolton, Connecticut United States Friends since January 1997 "Recorded an album together while sporting war paint" Friendship Type: Close Friend
Alex Jarrett 36, Male Florence, Massachusetts United States Friends since June 2005 "potlucks and other social events; working on projects together" Friendship Type: Good Friend 2
Allegra Searle-LeBel 31, Female Seattle, Washington United States Friends since August 2005 "Joe and I are good friends and buddies in adventure." Friendship Type: Close Friend 7
I'm currently working on a site that's very much influenced by CouchSurfing. It's called "Groundcrew" (groundcrew.us) check it out!
I love to make adventurous things happen. I am a high-tech choreographer, an event artist, and a builder of communities. At least, that's what I try to be on a good day. :)
How I Participate in CS
I did some software development for CouchSurfing and was part of the New Zealand collective and spent months programming parts of the couchsurfing website. I'm especially proud of work I did on couchsearch and on real-time metrics like those at (peace.couchsurfing.org). CouchSurfing and Casey and Leo and Jim and everyone else have been a great inspiration.
You can see User:JoeEdelman for more specific information about what my projects were.
CouchSurfing Experience
I have surfed in America, in Europe, in Asia, and down under.
Interests
Here are some things I love:
* subways
* bicycling in the rain
* walking in forests
* avant garde music and dance
* throwing creative parties
* acrobats & dancers
* food fights.
* talking to strangers
Philosophy
I believe that we can all make use of each other much more and much better than we do. We can give each other better attention, and cooperate with projects more; we can love each other more; we can invite each other to go swimming and do the things we each love. I believe there are a million unsaid invitations.
Music, Movies, Books
malcolm gladwell. jorge luis borges. ursula k leguin. byron katie.
Teach, Learn, Share
I can teach Contact Improvisation, Modern Dance, Ninja Science, and/or Hostage Negotiation.
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Joe is an innovative spirit. He comes up with great ideas and makes them come true while others are still figuring out the concept... His enthusiasm is catching and he gives a lot for the communities he is part of. He is also super fun to dance with, catch him at a jam if you ever get a chance!
From Bethany Patten Nordland, United States Jul 21, 2010
Positive
Joe is made of magic! He's a top-notch adventurer who is on his way to saving the world. If you get the opportunity to steal him away from his busy schedule, it'll be worthwhile, I promise.
From Alice Gray Northampton, United States Jun 26, 2010
Positive
I imagine staying with Joe or hosting him would only bring good things. As you can read from his profile, he's a community-builder
From Kelly Bitov Medford, United States Jun 19, 2010
Positive
Joe glows - with happiness, the excitement of his ideas, the love in his dance, and joy of cooking. Every time I've been around him he has inspired me to do or think something new that has enhanced my life in some way.
I hosted Joe briefly on his grand coast to coast adventure/move. Was a pleasure getting to know Joe. He has great visions for the future and I wish him all the very best on his new project. Respect !!
From SINGINGINTENT Somerville, United States May 18, 2010
Positive
Joe is great, and great fun! Hang out with him!
Also, he will be famous someday soon, so you should tap that now that he's still spending time with normal people.
From Tom Cutrofello Woodside, United States Dec 29, 2009
Positive
Joe was here for 1 night. He's smart & has a good heart. An easy guest
From Rowan St John Easthampton, United States Dec 14, 2009
Positive
Joe is a great man. Love hanging out with him anytime.
From Thomas Erwin Haydenville, United States Nov 8, 2009
Positive
I know Joe through North Star. He once gave me some excellent career advice. Definitely get to know him if you have the chance!
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