CURRENT MISSION

To get out and meet more friendly people!

ABOUT ME

I'm a pretty laid back, outgoing guy who loves to try new things (especially if they involve music, food, traveling, or are adrenalin inducing). I enjoy competitive games- in a friendly way of course, just don't expect me to let someone win a game :)

I moved to Spokane WA from Portland a couple years ago to accept a job. My girlfriend followed soon after. We currently live together in downtown Spokane and try our best to go out as often as possible. We have a pretty extensive 'bucket list' which we are working to cut through one at a time.

So far we've got bungee jumping, white water rafting, various festivals, now finally registering on couch surfing, etc. off the list... Still working on traveling more and sky diving, as well as many others.

We both graduated from the University of Portland with degrees in psychology. I'm currently working as a forensic video analyst, and she is an Intensive Behavior Therapist/Habilitative Interventionist

PHILOSOPHY

Live life to it's fullest, and don't let misfortune cloud your perspective on what is important and meaningful

Por qué estoy en Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

We have traveled through Europe, and stayed in a few places on the west coast of the USA and Canada. We rarely get hosting requests in Spokane, but have had an amazing time hosting when the requests do come in.

Intereses

Good music, hockey, poker, festivals, outdoors activities (rock climbing, swimming, etc), downtown lifestyle (bars, shows, stand-up comedy, etc)

• arts
• festivals
• dining
• partying
• traveling
• poker
• music
• outdoor activities
• surfing
• scuba diving
• bungee jumping
• skiing
• rock climbing
• hockey
• swimming
• psychology

Música, películas y libros

Music: (too many... so simplified version):

- State Radio, The Cat Empire, Black Keys, RHCP, The Expendables, Ratatat, Pretty Lights, etcetcetc

Movies:
- The Matrix (first one of course), Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Life Is Beautiful, The Dark Knight, The Downfall, etc

Books:
- I don't read enough anymore... Something I hope to get back into soon. Currently I only read during plane flights for work.

Favorite book that is burned into my memory is hands down a book called Shantaram by Gregory Roberts. I can't wait for the sequal

Algo increíble que he hecho

During my time as an exchange student in Rostock, Germany, I witnessed the destruction caused by left-wing G8 activists. It was incredible (and not in a good way) to watch your city get destroyed by hooligans, as giant water-canon/tear gas tanks roll down the street. This even was followed by a few right-wing neo-nazi marches that were sanctioned after the vote that year led to a few of their party getting voted into parliament. It was pretty eye opening to see how destructive extremism on both sides of the coin can be.

Another great moment that left me awestruck (and this time in a good way), was climbing to the top of the alps in Austria while spending a week in Insbruck to ski. Watching the sun set there has to be the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.

And more recently, I finally got to experience Burning Man! The entire week was an incredible experience that is difficult to put into words. One of the most memorable instances was entering the Esplanade for the first time at night and seeing the vast expanse of stimulating art and activities… So glad I finally made the effort to go, and can’t wait to go back some time in the future 

Países que he visitado

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Países en los que he vivido

Canada, Germany, United States