I live with my partner Kirstie (and cat Pluto) in Northeast Portland, very near Alberta Street. We share a 3-bedroom house that can comfortably sleep four guests (more are welcome if sleeping on the floor or in the back yard is acceptable). It's a fairly old house, and we are fixing it up. It's a work in progress.

I work as an architect for a firm that is based in Los Angeles. I work remotely, from home.

Kirstie’s profile: https://www.couchsurfing.com/people/kirstie-tidwell

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've couchsurfed all over and hosted some great guests who became great friends. I love meeting couchsurfing folks and have always loved the idea behind it.

When I lived in San Diego I hosted a lot of surfers, then only a few through college since I didn't have too much time or space, so now I'd like to get back into it.

Interests

Challenges, philosophy, socialism, happiness, biking, hanging out, coffee, tea, conversation or quietude. I love reading; I love music.

• arts
• architecture
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• coffee
• vegetarian
• reading
• music
• cycling
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

I like rock n roll and the avant-garde, slow movies, and books written by the weird.

Teach, Learn, Share

I speak English fairly well, and I'm learning French and Spanish. I love talking about architecture, art, philosophy, languages, etc. I can cook vegan food, so I could share that. I suppose I just like to learn about people.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Wine, appreciation

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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