Hi there, my name is Alex Latus.

I am an American currently looking to depart on some traveling and wandering at this point in my life, definitely domestically as well as hopefully soon enough, internationally.

I am a very positive, level headed and optimistic person that likes to approach people and the world with an open mind and an open heart. I like to give people the benefit of the doubt as I have come to believe we are all generally looking for the same things in life.

I am very curious and interested in what the world and it's people have to offer for us all to learn and share together. I've realized that the only way we gain true perspective and understanding is to get out there and immerse ourselves in it. It makes us very small and humble and at the same time makes the world as much smaller and connected place, in a very beautiful way.

I have lived several places, primarily spending most of my life in Indianapolis, IN USA, also having lived in California and Arizona. In my past (professional) life I was working within Product Development/Project Management positions at musical instrument companies. My professional aspirations still lay within the musical instrument world, but hopefully I will be able to work for a smaller, boutique (non-corporation, non-investment firm owned) company, where I am able to be much more hands on and involved with the instruments themselves, rather than the business side of things.

I am passionate, optimistic, outgoing, friendly, flexible, adaptable and very grateful for any and every opportunity life brings me across, no matter how big or small.

What I live by:

Be yourself, never settle for less than what's best or what's in your heart, love unconditionally and always be quick to forgive, always offer a helping hand, and as always treat others with kindness and understanding, a smile goes a long, long way.

And by the grace of one of the greats Mr. Bowie - "Freak Out, Far Out, In Out"

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing because I would like to see the world in a unique and interesting way. Just as importantly, I would like to connect with and meet new people along the way. I believe the only way we really gain true perspective and insight to this world is by getting out there and experiencing it firsthand. I plan to do some extensive traveling for some time and think this would be just a fantastic way to do so.

Unfortunately I am not able to host at this time, due to my very near departure for my travels.

Once I am settled in a new and permanent residence I would absolutely love to host when I am able.

Interests

My greatest passion is music. Playing it, listening to it, going out to see it being performed, and everything in between. There is nothing more gratifying to me, spiritually, emotionally, physically or mentally, then playing music (very loudly haha), going to see a band perform, or discovering new music from others, or listening to older favorites.

I also really enjoy being out in nature and taking in the beauty our world has to offer.

Alongside being out in nature, I really love traveling and seeing new places and meeting new people. I really enjoy movies and reading as well.

Also, while I'm not that great at it, I really enjoy cooking.

Some of my other interests are bike riding, yoga, meditation, writing, running, and plenty of other things....

• writing
• performing arts
• beauty
• cooking
• yoga
• running
• meditation
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• cycling
• business
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

There are a lot!!

Currently listening too: T. Rex, Television, David Bowie, Velvet Underground, Dead Meadow, Spoon, Modest Mouse, Swans, Young Widows, The Melvins, Torche, Cherubs, The Clash, James Brown, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Townes Van Zandt, Leonard Cohen, Tortoise, True Widow, Pavement, Earth (or any Dylan Carlson project), The White Stripes, Yo La Tengo, Slowdive, My Bloody Valentine, Ty Segall, Syd Barrett, The Stooges, Spacemen 3, The Pupils, Fugazi, Led Zeppelin, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Pink Floyd, Nothing, Neutral Milk Hotel, Neil Young, Low, John Frusciante, The Jesus Lizard, Interpol, The Hives, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Floor, Ennio Morricone, Dirty Three, The Cramps, Black Sabbath, Bauhaus, The Angels of Light, Blonde Redhead, Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Books: Whatever my friends pass down to me or recommend

Movies: I really like some of what I consider to be the classics when it comes to horror movies; American Werewolf in London, The Evil Dead, Carrie, Night of the Living Dead, Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, Children of the Corn, House on Haunted Hill...really any classic horror movie that is not too gory or psychotic. Others include; Dead Man, Forest Gump, LoTR trilogy, Star Wars trilogy, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (really any Ben Stiller movie, as cheesy as they may come), O' Brother Where Art Thou?, Moonrise Kingdom, Inglorious Bastards, Kill Bill, The Matrix...I am not a big movie buff, I like what I like, aside from good horror movies, I really like Art/Indie movies as well as good and tasteful Comedies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Traveled different places within the world (outside of my home country) and met some amazing and different thinking people!

Teach, Learn, Share

Very important things to help the world become a better place. Never stop teaching, learning, or sharing...

Every street is an adventure
And every road becomes a thrill

Every turn we take
And every decision that we don't make
Even the decisions we don't make
Will bring us into the secrets of the town
Every corner we turn will lead us
Every corner we turn will lead us down the labyrinth
And every desire that we earn
Will guide us, alive, living, loving and searching
And searching

So where do we go from here?
Just about anywhere

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share good conversation, great stories, my cooking abilities, good music, and whatever else I am able

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Canada, England, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States