General Information
| Kellen Kjera has been vouched for |
| VERIFIED MEMBER Identity Checked, Location Verified (3) more info |
| Couch available | Traveling at the moment |
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| CouchSurf requests replied to | 92% |
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| member since | February 24th, 2004 |
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| profile views | 4416 |
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| age | 28 |
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| gender | Male |
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| membername | KELLEN |
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| occupation | ex-photographer, bike freak, college degree seeker. |
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| education | Art Institute of Seattle, University of Alaska, Stewart's Photoshop, My mom, Trial and Error. |
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| grew up in | Anchorage/Juneau, Alaska |
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| ethnicity | First Nations Canada and Norwegian and American |
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Languages- EnglishExpert
- Sign Language - AmericanBeginner
Groups I Belong ToCouch Information
No couch currently available for surfing. I'm in Whitehorse, YT for the next month, then moving to Vancouver, BC!
Friends (36)
Jim 32, Male San Francisco, California United States Friends since June 2005 "Kellen took mad-crazy pictures of me and my Big Red Couch while I surfed his place in Memphis TWO different times. I truly love this guy like a brother." Friendship Type: Good Friend I vouched for Kellen Kjera
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Camren Davis 25, Male Boulder, Colorado United States Friends since July 2005 "Roomate!" Friendship Type: Good Friend I vouched for Kellen Kjera
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FAIRYGRRL 33, Female San Francisco, California United States Friends since October 2003 "middle of winter, at a friend's downtown party, mad friendship ensued" Friendship Type: Friend I vouched for Kellen Kjera
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LOUDERSOFT 33, Male Memphis, Tennessee United States Friends since September 2005 "He was roommates with my friend Richard and he's an awesome photographer." Friendship Type: Acquaintance
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Jessica Tucker 29, Female Sacramento, California United States Friends since February 2007 "I stayed with Kellen in Memphis!" Friendship Type: CouchSurfing Friend
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Nick Allen 21, Male Memphis, Tennessee United States Friends since 2005 "We met through his roomates. Many nights spent with Kellen and his camera!"
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SILKREELING 29, Female Los Angeles, California United States Friends since July 2007 "Surfed his couch in Bluestown" Friendship Type: Friend
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Leilani Bacon 23, Female Memphis, Tennessee United States Friends since May 2006 "photo times!!!" Friendship Type: Friend
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Ricky Kim 29, Male New York, New York United States Friends since July 2006 "I stayed with Kellen when I was visiting Memphis. He is a great photographer and a great host." Friendship Type: Friend
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Keith Mitchell 28, Male Seattle, Washington United States Friends since October 1997 "Went To High School with Kellen" Friendship Type: Friend
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Personal DescriptionNEWST UPDATE: I'm finally living in Vancouver! Hooray! 5 days of driving down from Whitehorse and we are here. I found a room for rent in the coolest house in town. My mom found a room for rent in the second coolest house in town. Its perfect! Now to enroll in school and find a job :)
Currently I'm living with mom in Whitehorse, Yukon Canada. Left Portland, OR to live in Canada where I also have citizenship. Living here to help my mom move down to Vancouver to live with me. We'll be getting a place for the winter, I'll stay for college and she's going to find a cabin in the woods.
I love Karaoke, bicycles, bike racing, cooking, decaf drip coffee, any kind of food, people, sunshine.
I've given up a long time love of photography. I lost interest and am pursuing other activities, college, cycling and of course fun...
How I Participate in CSI did a lot of hosting when I had my own little apartment in Memphis, TN.. Met lots of super cool people, made wonderful friends...CouchSurfing ExperienceI've hosted the BBC when they came through town filming a reality TV show called "The 500 pound challenge". The gist of the movie was to send a British celebrity on a trip with only 500 dollars. So on their "Deep South" episode, they were looking for cheap and free accomadations and found Couchsurfing and me. I picked them up at the airport and cooked them dinner. Quite fun!
I've surfed in LA, SF, Seattle and thats the extent of my surfing experiences so far.
I've hosted many people since i've been here in Memphis. I love couchsurfing!!!!!
InterestsPlants, Tomatoes, Trampolines, Jumping, Photography, Photoshop, Running, Music, Progress, Cycling, Golf, Reading, Roadtrips, Vancouver, BC, Macs, RollercoastersMusic, Movies, BooksLike Water for Chocolate, Tuesdays with Morrie, Wicked- The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, Trainspotting, Leon the Professional, Pulp FictionTypes of People I enjoyMy mom. My wonderful friends.
Cosmo Kramer, Jerry Lewis, Barney my cat
One Amazing Thing I've Seen or DoneI ran a marathon. Bicycled from Canada to Mexico via Hwy 101. Opinion on the CouchSurfing.org ProjectCouchsurfing is the coolest way for people to travel inexpensively, meet really neat people, and have unique stories to tell.
Locations TraveledTRAVELED: Canada LIVED: United States WANTS TO GO: Norway References
From Renee Baron Victoria, Canada Sep 26, 2008 Positive Kellen was a great guest. Both Mike and he cooked a fabulous dinner together... we especially loved the tofu a la nutritional yeast. He is an inspiring man with a great sense of humour and joie de vie. He is a must on your couch!
From CARMELA80 Surrey, Canada Sep 20, 2008 Positive Kellan is very positive and ambitious. He's also a great photographer, he even showed me some cool face tricks.
It was a blast hanging out with you Kellan, we were definitely partying like rockstars for a Wednesday night. I enjoyed your dinner stories over sushi, or in your case, ramen. The comedy show was pretty awesome and who can forget your Bohemian Rhapsody song, it was pretty memorable. I'm sure you've acquired some fans in that bar. ;)
From ROSE Salem, United States Aug 31, 2008 Positive I met this gent on the dance floor - or, more precisely, on pavement at a Salsa dancing festival. He was a vibrant, silly dance partner, and delightful to spend time with. I took his Salsa dancing virginity! Yee haw! We've since met for a housewarming party and a bit of Karaoke and another round of Salsa dancing... His roommate, Aiden, is a gentleman and I enjoyed our short time visiting. And if you want to make Kellen happy, take him out to Karaoke!
From Emma Scherer Paris, France Nov 15, 2007 Positive I'm so glad Kellen stopped by my place on his way across the Northwest! He's a wonderful person, a talented photographer, and a lively spirit. We had a great time discussing life and travel, listening to my mom's Peruvian folk band, and wandering around Spokane. It was a pleasure having him around and I would not hesitate to host him again! See you soon (in Portland?)!
From Catharine Scherer Spokane, United States Nov 12, 2007 Positive What a treat to share time with Kellen! He is a precious spirit.
From Camren Davis Boulder, United States Sep 25, 2007 Positive Kellen is wonderful - duh!
From Annette Devi Huntington Beach, United States Sep 14, 2007 Positive Kellan was my first couchsurfing guest, and I have to say that it was an excellent experience! I wish there had been more to do here, but I had fun with him, especially all the pictures he took of me.....By the way....he is an excellent photographer! A real professional!!
From SILKREELING Los Angeles, United States Aug 1, 2007 Positive Graceland ran a super shabby second when put up against nighttime bike rides with the Memphis wolf pack, catching giant bugs, and taking pictures of urban acrobats on the Grizzlies training court, which is really how it ought to be done. When Kellen goes on his cross-country road trip later this year, y'all better welcome him with open arms, as he is the genuine deal.
From Maria Winther Copenhagen, Denmark Jul 27, 2007 Positive You gotta love a man who will kill a huge bug that is wandering around in your suitcase. Kellen is a cool guy, who can't sit still - you gotta be fast to keep up with him! And hey, if you have any energy left, he has a huge trampolin in his backyard! I wanna come back and try it again and spend more time with Kellen as well:)
From Vibe Bregendahl Hansen Copenhagen, Denmark Jul 27, 2007 Positive Kellen is a true friend in need. When it comes to truck size bugs or locked in car keys Kellen is to the rescue. He has a dog that knows tricks, a huge trampoline in the backyard, a mean lean bird killing machine of a cat - AND he know's the best breakfast place in town.. All this in 24 hours - what more do you need? Oh and he's really nice as well. :0)
From Shannon Green Pasadena, United States Jul 17, 2007 Positive Kellen! We had a 3-hour photo shoot featuring unicorns AND dogs...Great dude, great place to crash, awesome time all around.
From Kat and Perry T and S Vancouver, Canada Jul 14, 2007 Positive The talented Kellen hosted us in his homey home for 3 nights while we enjoyed the sights and sounds of Memphis. He was really busy with work so we didn't get to see too much of each other but he was really helpful with directions and things to do and see and he made us feel right at home. Cordova and Barney kept us entertained as well....and his photography is AMAZING! You better come photograph our wedding!
From RUTH J Oxford, United Kingdom Jul 10, 2007 Positive Kellen took me to eat some incredibly delicious food and taught me about the electric tea boiler and how to change a tyre. Altogether lovely.
From JMGORMAN Washington, United States Jul 3, 2007 Positive Kellen is a great guy - charming and trustworthy. I couldn't recommend a better person for all of couchsurfing.
From Scott Partenheimer Haddonfield, United States Jun 18, 2007 Positive I stayed with Kellen for two nights on my way across America. He took me out with his friends to a club one night which was a good time. Most of all, his photography is amazing and he inspires me to take my own photography to a new level.
From Ilaria Monfroni Roskilde, Denmark Jun 18, 2007 Positive He is a very interesting guy. It's a pity we didn't have more time to get to know him better. Thanks for the hospitality! :-)
From Jenny Jaffe Oxford, United Kingdom Apr 11, 2007 Positive Wow! Kellen is an extremely generous, enthusiastic, talented and interesting person. His house is really cute, as well. We had great times playing charades with him and his friend Brooks, going to a baseball game and jumping down from lots of steps for his photos. One advice: wear shoes with shock absorbing soles!
From Bobby Montreal, Canada Mar 2, 2007 Positive Kellen is a role model for me and everyone he meets. His photography is amazing, and he always knows how to make you laugh even in the most dire circumstances. I am proud to call him my friend.
From Jessica Tucker Sacramento, United States Mar 2, 2007 Positive Kellen was so gracious to me, even though there was a bit of craziness leading up to staying with him. He is an awesome photographer and an awesome guy. He has a very kind heart. :)
From Eric Wootton Prescott, United States Feb 21, 2007 Positive Wow, Kellen is a super cool person. All around great guy with a very good heart. He has a super cool dog, cat, and a trampoleen in his backyard! This guy is a must for anyone in the Memphis area.
From LOUDERSOFT Memphis, United States Feb 17, 2007 Positive You could roll the dice or you could stay with Kellen. One of the nicest and most interesting people you're likely to meet on your travels, Kellen is tres cool.
From Leilani Bacon Memphis, United States Jan 29, 2007 Positive kellen is da best!
From Jennifer Narindra Chennai, India Jan 19, 2007 Positive Kellen is a fantastic guy! I would highly recommend meeting him if you get the chance. Make sure you ask him about his Polish sausage collection :)
From Jim San Francisco, United States Jul 25, 2006 Positive a photographing GENIUS! I crashed with Kellen for only a few days but it was long enough to realize he'll be a friend for life. Kellen is a guy you can't help but connect with. I love this guy!! |