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Couch Available: Maybe Preferred Gender: Any Max Surfers Per Night: 2
Shared Sleeping Surface: Depends Shared Room: Dependslots of non-CS guests staying here so it depends I live in a room with no windows in prospect heights. The room next to mine has a couch and a private door... also no windows. There is a really sweet dog and the roommates smoke on the fire escape (in the kitchen) sometimes. Not sure how my roommates will feel about hosting but I can check. There are subway stops a few blocks away, and for the time being I don't really have a job so I'm happy to show you around (even though I don't really know what to show you). Friends (59)
Diego Basabe 27, Male Portland, Oregon United States Friends since April 2007 "Jordan is a total shlemiel with a petseleh and unfortunately i have become the shlimazle. Oi vai!" Friendship Type: Close Friend
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MARISSA_AURORA 24, Female Portland, Oregon United States Friends since August 2002 "school, travelling..." Friendship Type: Close Friend I vouched for Jordan Rein
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Melissa Morton 27, Female Denver, Colorado United States Friends since January 1997 "We met in high school and he has been my bff ever since!" Friendship Type: Best Friend
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Mike Edmondson 24, Male Walnut Creek, California United States Friends since October 2001 "Fukin college man" Friendship Type: Close Friend
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Olivia Wycoff 25, Female Portland, Oregon United States Friends since October 2002 "skewl" Friendship Type: Friend
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STENZELLE 33, Female Vientiane, Vientiane Laos Friends since March 2007 "I couchsurfed Jordan's house in Portland and we traveled the Utah Canyonlands" Friendship Type: Good Friend I vouched for Jordan Rein
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Nathan Rusch 23, Male Seattle, Washington United States Friends since October 2008 "He gives me terrible news every day of my life (except Sundays) and I just keep coming back for more. That's got to be love, right?" Friendship Type: Friend
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This Dauwalder 28, Male Merligen, Bern Switzerland Friends since July 2009 "We had a pleasant encounter with Jim Beam together on the beach." Friendship Type: CouchSurfing Friend
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Lauren Callaway 26, Female Taipei City, Taipei Taiwan Friends since September 2002 "college!" Friendship Type: Friend
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Katrina Light 25, Female Brooklyn, New York United States Friends since September 2002 "the disco" Friendship Type: Friend I vouched for Jordan Rein
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Personal DescriptionSocial, open minded, restless...always eager to meet new people and experience new things. Kind of a techie dork... WAAAY too much computer time. I enjoy sharing my life and my city with others and learning about other people's lifestlyles. Love for cities and nature. Not a picky eater. There are very few things I won't eat. Pretty dry sense of humor and not very "PC" or easily offended. How I Participate in CSHosting, surfing, and traveling with CSers. Helping organize community events (though I could probably be doing more of this)... once borrowed a car for 2 weeks in New Zealand from a CSer! What a nice guy. Gotta love this community! CouchSurfing ExperienceTraveling through US, Europe, New Zealand, and Australia. Hosting and surfing many a couch.
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 visited 37 states (74%) Create your own visited map of The United States or Like this? try: Visited CountriesInterestselectronic/rock/rap music, art, design, juggling a soccer ball, snowboarding, my bike, computers, whiskey, road trips and traveling.Philosophyaliens DO exist.Music, Movies, BooksCOOL AS ICE (in a "it's so bad it's good" kind of way), Big Lebowski, Donnie Darko, Mighty Boosh, It's always sunny in Philadelphia, Mr. Show, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Breaking Bad, Mad Men, Will Farrell, Zach Galifianakis, Quentin Tarantino...
Girl Talk, Outkast, Of Montreal, Cut Copy, Justice, Caribou, The Knife, MF Doom, Andrew Bird, LCD Soundsystem, Daft Punk, Lil Wayne, Jay Z, Notorious BIG, Ratatat, RJD2, Sparklehorse, Sufjan Stevens, TV on the Radio, the Unicorns, Ennio Morricone, David Byrne...
achewood.com, boingboing.net, failblog.org, fmylife.com, hipsterrunoff.com, fuckyoupenguin.blogspot.com,
Kurt Vonnegut, J.D. Salinger, Chuck Palahniuk, Dark Tower Series, The Beach... Types of People I enjoyI guess I tend to gravitate towards straight forward, opinionated, smart, sarcastic, creative, sincere people that have some sort of passion in their lives. Teach, Learn, ShareI can teach guitar, graphic design/digital art, and electronic music. I want to learn about anything and everything. One Amazing Thing I've Seen or Donecliff jumping in Hana (Maui), hiking the Na Pali Coast (Kauai) meeting Mike Tyson in Las Vegas, watching a meteor shower in yellowstone, sleeping on the street for a night in Barcelona, skydiving in Queenstown, NZ.Opinion on the CouchSurfing.org ProjectBrilliant...Locations TraveledTRAVELED: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Fiji, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican LIVED: Italy, United States WANTS TO GO: Argentina, Brazil, China, Ecuador, Finland, India, Jamaica, Japan, Peru, Russia, Switzerland, Thailand References
From Stephanie Marsh Philadelphia, United States Sep 22 Positive Josh was a wonderful house guest! He is an interesting person that has a lot of stories about travels and such. I hope that we will stay friends for a long time, so i can hear about his new adventures. We will be visiting him soon in NY.
From Julie Lehenbauer Kansas City, United States Sep 1 Positive jordan only stayed with me for one night but i think we did a very worthy number of things in that time.. attended a gallery opening, beer, entertained guests, whiskey, went to a park, made cinnamon toast, ate a fried cinnamon roll, etc. he even got to practice his first aid skills when i fell down.
hopefully i will see you in new york! thanks for being such a good sport, and please revisit kc!
julie
From Zoe Pedziwiatr Kansas City, United States Aug 31 Positive Jordan was such a great couchsurfer because he is seriously just an all around cool person. I really really enjoyed spending time with him and would totally host him again/plan to stay in touch.
From Lindsay Reed Pittsburgh, United States Aug 31 Positive Jordan is totally easy-going and a great guy - we went to a college party where we complained that the music was too loud and yelled at the kids to get off our lawn. I also hung out with him in Brooklyn and we danced under an overpass and ate purse pizza at 4 am. Welcome to the east coast, and you should def come back to pittsburgh soon. Suki will give you tuna-flavored kisses.
From Ashlee Green Bainbridge Island, United States Aug 9 Positive Hands down, Jordan was the most interesting guy I met while traveling through the West Coast. He's bright, witty, a great cook and one hell of a booze hound! His cat's OK too. Hope to see him again sooner than later :)
From Ozella Out Groningen, Netherlands Jul 21 Positive When Jordan met me and my travel partner for coffee, he went camping on a deserted driftwood beach the next day! Had a great time with him. He is funny, social, impulsive and in short: a great guy :) After a certain amount of apple juice-smacked Jim Beam we had some interesting conversations... Hope that he’ll come to Holland soon !
From This Dauwalder Merligen, Switzerland Jul 18 Positive Jordan is a very easy going and helpful person. He introduced me to his good friend Jim Beam and showed me a very nice beach I would never have found by myself. He speaks english very clear ;-)
I look forward to host Jordan in Switzerland and show him a good time!
From Emily and Ruthanne Price Austin, United States May 17 Positive met up for drinks in portland, fun & friendly guy! unfortunately we didn't get to stay with him, but you definitely should!
From Pete Kass Portland, United States May 4 Positive Met Jordan through some girls who were staying with me for a few nights. Had a blast, wish he'd come out for kareoke. Hope there's a next time!
From FRIJOLES Seattle, United States Apr 14 Positive For getting to know each other for only one night, we had good conversation and similar interests. Jordan is a cool guy and a good designer. Hopefully we'll get to hang out again someday and we can play with that kaos pad ;)
From Magali Greze Lyon, France Jan 14 Positive Jordan was a great host, last minute he offered his room and showed us all Portland beauties : PBR, coffee and Voodoo donut of course! Thanks again and I can't wait to see your jor'dance show in France!
From Caroline Hengy Ligsdorf, France Jan 13 Positive Zay Zay Zay Zay Touloutoutoutou, Wohooow !
Real good time spent with Jordan, going out and doing some music records together. Jordance band on the floor !
Thank you !! Hope we will meet us again, maybe in France. You're really welcome !
From Jill+Alice = Jalice May Portland, United States Jan 10 Positive Jordan was good enough to drive me to and from his place so that I could avoid lugging my suitcases on the bus. And he offered me just about everything I would need to crash at his place and feed his cat while he was out of town. Overall, he was courteous and pleasant and he has excellent taste in literature. (He gave me permission to read his books). I hope to get to know him better during my time here in Portland.
From Eloisa Trinidad New York, United States Jan 9 Positive Jordan was a great host! I was sick and only had one day in Portland. He made it worth the while :)
From John Swanson Portland, United States Oct 3, 2008 Positive Jordan is a great individual who embraces life to the fullest. He loves to meet new people and to share his life with others. He is kind, courteous and responsible.
From Alessandro Gentili Jesi, Italy Aug 22, 2008 Positive Jordan is not only a perfect Couchsurfer, but also a friendly and good person: a lot of arguments of communication and the first US host who I could speak in italian with!! 2 good nights of Pabst beers, bars, videogames...and tons of rain! 3rd city, 3rd perfect experience: god bless the Pacific North West!
From Melissa Morton Denver, United States Aug 22, 2008 Positive Jordan is my best friend forever! Such a great guy, you really would be lucky to meet him. Plus he gives the best back tickles EVER!
From Ethan Cheng Chicago, United States Aug 21, 2008 Positive Some people travel to see the sights or shop or party or other boring stuff, but Jordan knows that the proper way to absorb the essence a new city is to eat its signature foods until you've shaved at least five years of cardiovascular health from the end of your life, and then immediately play Rock Band until 3 AM. A courteous guest and an upstanding CS'er he is. Perhaps we will meet again, in Portland or Chicago.
From Molly Merkler New York, United States Aug 20, 2008 Positive Simply put Jordan is super cool. He and Wendel (his adorable cat) made me feel right at home on his kidney shaped couch. Jordan showed me what Portland Summer block parties are all about, turns out they are about beer. If you see him, try to convince him to move to New York...cuz he'd love it.
From Will Sharp Rochester, United Kingdom Aug 15, 2008 Positive Jordan saved us form sleeping on the street and then took us out for top Pizza and a street festival to boot...all rounded off with lot's of Mighty Boosh episodes. Cheers for a great stay.
From RUBBERDUK Helsinki, Finland Aug 10, 2008 Positive There's a reason this dude is an ambassador. He's just that cool. One of those people you pretty much instantly connect with. Staying with him has been one of my best CS experiences up to date!
From Olivia Wycoff Portland, United States Aug 9, 2008 Positive Jordon is a riot! Super fun and really friendly. Always makes me feel so loved!
From Michal Karmi Berkeley, United States Aug 8, 2008 Positive Jordan was a good host. He's a laid-back, chill guy with a busy schedule..but he managed to show me around a little bit, tell me about Portland and even take me shopping...even though he's been hosting people back to back..what a great guy! :) His cat, Wendel, purred his way into my heart (and all over my clothes). Thanks so much Jordan :) (p.s. I hope you're enjoying the frozen grapes).
From Tessa Moroder Berlin, Germany Aug 7, 2008 Positive Jordan saved me and another csers ass on a day in which we where quite down on our luck. That would be enough to say that he is a great guy. But add: he picked us up on his americanstyle truck. he speaks italian. he brought us to eat the best pizza we had in months. brought us to portlands blockparty. and he has a supercute cat.
I'm expecting you in italy soon!
From Lucy Wang Lutherville, United States Jun 2, 2008 Positive Jordan is a very easy going, fun person. He toured me around the city the first night and invited me to a fun night of drinking and sushi with his friends. Really cool, laid back guy, and really personifies the friendly nature of Portland!
From Crystal Leturno Chicago, United States Apr 20, 2008 Positive Jordan was such a good host, catering to my not 21-ness and everything. he is definately someone you want to hang out with when your in town, and i would definately surf/host/travel with him in the future!... but only if he brings his Nintendo! (just kidding)
From ELRANCHO Nadi, Fiji Apr 13, 2008 Positive Jordan surfed my couch for a few days. He is very open & easy to get along with. He's a good "TAKI" master & enjoys our very own Fiji Bitter. It's just too bad he didn't get to cook his chillie chicken dish. lmao!!!! I'd host him again if he was to come back to Fiji.
From Jarrod Pickford Melbourne, Australia Mar 13, 2008 Positive I learnt one thing from Jordon - Don't judge all Americans! Nice guy from the right side of the tracks....or left.
Im SO sorry I was busy and I couldn't show you a better time but I think you'll end up moving here anyway!
From Daniel Mallah Sherbrooke, Canada Mar 13, 2008 Positive Jordan's an easygoing guy who's always up for a party. I liked his ipod music and never got tired of talking with him despite doing 15 days straight in the same car. That's saying a lot. The dude is a total tech junkie and that totally rocked as he booked all the couches we surfed.Cheers Jordan.
From Woody Pattinson Christchurch, New Zealand Mar 7, 2008 Positive Jordan stayed with us for a couple of days and was a top class guest for sure! Sadly he dominated me at pool but I'm over it now :P Fun to hang with, excellent cook, very polite and sociable guy. Cheers Jordan, enjoy Aus!
From Alana + Martin London, United Kingdom Mar 2, 2008 Positive He stayed at my place in Dunedin with his friend Dan for a night. They were AWESOME. Friendly, fun, and not in your face or annoying in anyway. They pitched in for dinner and helped out around the place. Also very clean. Quite a good guitar player and shared knowledge and convo on many different topics. Highly recommend to stay at your place, really adds atmosphere!! =)
From Lauren Callaway Taipei City, Taiwan Feb 7, 2008 I like this guy. He's alright. His house in college smelled really bad, but then they pulled a dead possum out from under it and all was well. That memory sticks out.
From Flo Flamme Gent, Belgium Oct 13, 2007 Positive Jordan was great hosting us at a last minute call,
we spend a whole night chatting on his terras,
we really should keep in contact,
thanks a bunch !
From Katrina Light Brooklyn, United States Aug 31, 2007 Positive Jordan introduced me to couchsurfing when I ran into him at a coffee shop. In a few months I leave for my own surfing adventure. Thanks dude!
From STENZELLE Vientiane, Laos Jul 26, 2007 Positive Jordan and his two lovely housemates, and his crazy cat, hosted me for a couple of nights. Jordan was a really great host and I had fun hanging out with him and his friends, going for a beer, eating, talking music, and getting addicted to Deal, or No Deal.
Then we had a mintox time traveling the canyonlands. As a side note, Jordo is excellent at math, and actually, really good at everything (according to him). He does make a good peanut butter n' jelly sambo.
From Simon Gabler Berlin, Germany Jun 11, 2007 Positive Jordan was a great host. Picked me up very late at the Amtrak and showed me around. We spend a nice evening at the Alberta Street Festival and biked around the city. If you ever come to Austria, don't hesitate to contact me!
From Cindy and Andy Blair Denver, United States May 13, 2007 Positive Jordan was great! he's inquisitive, friendly and has the makings of a video poker pro. We had a great time hanging out with him in Vegas and hope to see him in Portland sometime.
From Kris Barker Leeds, United Kingdom Apr 5, 2007 Positive First CS host. He was a gent! Very open, honest guy. Made me feel welcome immediately and was great host.
From Anna Howell Canberra, Australia Mar 16, 2007 Positive Had so much fun staying with Jordan and his flat mates. What a chilled bunch of lovely, easy going fellas who are always up for a laugh, a chat and a good time anytime!
Jordan, i promise to give you a bassoon demo when you come and visit us in Oz, and maybe even let you win a few games of pool!
From Alison Packham Buenos Aires, Argentina Mar 5, 2007 Positive Jordon & his flatmates Hank & Malcolm were WICKED! Anna & I had such a good time checking out the eastside of Portland... the bars, breweries & cafes. We need to return to have the final show down in the pool room.
From MARISSA_AURORA Portland, United States Mar 4, 2007 Positive super nice guy. funny, genuine, and creative.
From BSBCOUCH Gosford, Australia Mar 2, 2007 Jordan says he is planning a world trip next year. I'm hoping he'll come and visit me here in Brunei, or maybe later in NSW.
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