Material minimist, adventure maximist.

Casual extravert, explorer of philosophy, music, psychology, and economics. Highly adaptable to many social situations and bold in connecting with others.

Self-led in an unusual and baffling life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To save money on travel with a particular interest in New Hampshire & The Free State Project. Very interested in activism, volunteering, and building community.

Interests

Classical, New Age & mixed-genre music - both writing and playing.

• writing
• traveling
• music
• piano
• cycling
• economics
• psychology
• social science
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Grant Kirkhope
Imogen Heap
Eric Whitacre
Imagine Dragons
Civil Twilight
Fort Minor
Sufjan Stevens
Jaco Pastorius
Joni Mitchell

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Achieved autonomy.

Teach, Learn, Share

You cannot force anyone to do anything. Where does that desire come from? All humans have a universal need to enrich the lives of others for a sense of purpose and interconnectedness.

The world grows larger, accumulates people in thousands daily. It is more true every day that you cannot change the whole world.

If you want to change a whole world, realize you are a whole world of trillions of cells and microorganisms coexisting and interacting. Embody autonomy and deep self-direction, and you have empowered a whole world called Yourself.

For more information see Non-Violent Communication and Self-Determination Theory.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Music- I've played woodwinds, strings and piano for over a decade. I currently play the flute regularly, and can improvise in any genre or song. I would love to share music and play together in jam or social sessions.

Philosophy- I can talk about any topic and really enjoy deeper connections with others over broad topics in social sciences and innovation.

Adventure- I love to bike and bus places, walk and explore interesting businesses, communities or nature. I have a high stamina for exploration and novelty.