CURRENT MISSION

live well, die free

ABOUT ME

Prone to bouts of laughter. Fairly accomplished at being social. Makes decisions with a mental coin toss. Negotiable. Competitive with two things, tops. Calls Mom regularly. No major health issues. Enjoys a piping hot bath with lavender bath salts and a glass of bourbon at the same time. Uses unused P90X DVD case as coaster. Has six years of college years finished with no degree. General Type B personality.

PHILOSOPHY

Life life the way you see fit. I see fit to be a person of self-worth and community value.

We are all one people that are capable tremendous depth of emotion. Coupled with our imagination and mental capacity we can build vast empires and wonderful civilizations, or we can destroy it all.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm constantly doing self-improvement through subtle changes in attitude and belief. Focusing on the positive and contemplating things outside of myself.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've hosted a few times when I lived in apartments in Chicago and had a blast getting to know people and showing them the town. I really enjoy meeting fellow travelers.

Interests

I'm really into good food. Not super fancy food. Not super expensive food. Food that was treated with respect and given the proper preparation it deserves.

Also interested in music of all kinds, movies of all kinds, exercise of my mind and body, people as a whole, individuals with stories, travel, and positivity.

• dining
• exercise
• gardening
• movies
• traveling
• eating out
• music
• sailing

Music, Movies, and Books

It's hit and miss. I like critically acclaimed movies. I also love terrible B-Movies. It all depends on my mood.

Music is just as eclectic, if not more so.

I really enjoy books that make me think. I like to have my mind blown on a regular basis. Right now I'm re-reading Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. Other favorites include Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut, Nietzsche's Human, All too Human & On the Genealogy of Morality, Daniel Quinn's Ishmael.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I walked the old goat trail that connects the five cities in Cinque Terre, Italy bare footed. People called me, "loco" for it.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to teach people how to be self-sufficient in the kitchen and not rely on unhealthy trends of eating out constantly. I would also like to share philosophical conversations with people of different religious and philosophical backgrounds.

I would love to learn anything people have to offer. Building houses, mechanics of a car, how to sail, proper gardening techniques, how to express myself in new ways.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Italy, Philippines, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States