Hi! My name is Josh. Glad to meet you! :)

This music video is a good summary of my personality: http://www.vimeo.com/15795466

Most people describe me as talkative, friendly, and energetic. Find me on Twitter @JoshuaJBerk ... and if I don't get back to your message here, feel free to send me an email. => joshua[at]berk[dot]is -- cheers! :)

Note: If you want to stay with me, prove you've read my profile and say "by the way, I kick some serious ass" at the end of your request. No guarantees, but it will certainly reflect well on you.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

We reduce our footprint by sharing what we have. Travel these days is expensive and impersonal. The CS philosophy helps us personalize and humanize the art of travel. It is a give and receive proposition - the more we give the more we feel we have been given.

Surfing with 26 other people in Chicago for Lollapalooza was a blast! The experience inspired me to contribute back to the community so, here I am! :-D

Interests

*Skydiving
*Slip & Slides
*Breakdancing
*Retro Gaming
*Reading
*Skiing
*Kayaking + Whitewater Rafting
*Biking

• arts
• dining
• clubbing
• reading
• traveling
• music
• cycling
• kayaking
• camping
• whitewater rafting
• surfing
• scuba diving
• skydiving
• skiing

Music, Movies, and Books

All of the above, and as much as possible!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

**White-water rafting in The Forks, Maine.
**Scuba diving in Punta Cana of the Dominican Republic.
**Skiing on Stratton Mountain in Vermont.

Built homes with Habitat for Humanity in North Carolina.

Volunteered (weekly) at:
*West End House (Boys & Girls Club)
*Pine Street Inn (homeless shelter)
*Cradles to Crayons
*Greater Boston Food Bank
*Haley House (cafe & bakery for low-income individuals)

Camping on different islands off the shore of Maine via kayak for two weeks ... Got quite a few bug-bites, but was a phenomenal time!

Teach, Learn, Share

Everyone has a story to tell.
It would be my pleasure to hear yours.

The best way to predict the future is to invent it.
- Alan Kay, Xerox Researcher.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A friendly smile, conversation, and a bond that will never break. Potential for a place to stay with me in the future (contingent upon roommate approval).

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Georgia, Germany, Guatemala, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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