Before moving to Madison and starting Veterinary Med & Public Health school I traveled and volunteered around SE Asia (Borneo, Thailand, Laos, the Philippines, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, etc.). Returned to the States around Xmas '13 and sojourned around my old stomping grounds while prepping for graduate. Domestically I've lived in Nashville, Asheville, Portland, and Denver.

I'm a backpacker, adventurer, snowboarder, biker, yogi, meditator, beer & wine drinker, lover of food, lover of fruits, semi-retired Ultimate Frisbee player. I seek travel by car, foot, bike, train, plane and ship.

PHILOSOPHY

"Let the soft animal of your body love what it loves."

"Tell me, what do you plan to do with your one wild and precious life."

Both Mary Oliver.

Also, "living like weasels."

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

sharing meals. sharing songs. supporting the little guy. reading and conversating. pointing good folks towards good brews. dancing. practicing humility. exploring. providing a haven.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've surfed 4 continents now and met some mighty fine folk through hangouts, potlucks, and surfing. Great way to expand your knowledge of humanity.

Interests

Getting there, going slowly, finding adventure along the way. Learning constellations and attempting night photography. Making friends with animals and volunteering along the way. Enjoying a lazy sun and a picnic with friends. Moto-excursions, mountains to climb, flowers to smell. I'm game for most anything and particularly if it comes with hilarity and/or conversation.

• animals
• culture
• books
• photography
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• potluck
• picnic
• flowers
• reading
• traveling
• cycling
• backpacking
• adventure races
• surfing
• snowboarding
• soccer
• volunteering
• mountains
• humor
• comedy

Music, Movies, and Books

yes. yes. and yes.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sarawak Chamber, Mulu National Park, Borneo
Sailed from Puerto Rico to Tobago & back (approx. 6 weeks)
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Waking up to the Indri in Madagascar
Orphan's Thanksgiving Potluck, Portland, OR

Teach, Learn, Share

Mighty talks, knowledge of local beer/wine culture. Playing soccer. Cooking. Swapping book titles, exploring nature, intellectual indulgences. Reiki, spiritual musings...

I'm a great reader of bedtime stories.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking, story telling, dog training tips, mango carving skills, procuring wine, lots of laughter.

Countries I’ve Visited

Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Dominica, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Kenya, Laos, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritius, Morocco, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Madagascar, Thailand, United States

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