I live in Astoria, Queens. I live by myself. My apartment is a 7-minute walk to the subway, and it will take 10 mins to get into Manhattan from my stop.

I was born in New York City but grew up in Ft. Lauderdale. I am outgoing, friendly and honest. I think I am an interesting balance of a small-town guy with city-boy edge. But I am definitely nerdy -- I read comic books, play video games and find learning new things exciting. I enjoy cooking/baking and singing karaoke.

General stuff:
1) Please have more than 1 picture on your profile
2) If you are traveling with a friend, please include their profile and name (if they don't have a CS profile, include their Facebook / Instagram profile)
3) If your profile is not filled out, I will not accept your request
4) My apartment is a 10-minute train ride to Manhattan
5) I love hugs!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Please understand that by choosing to host you, I am giving you part of my time, part of my apartment and privacy. I expect to be treated more than just a "free bed" because couchsurfing is about the experience and meeting new people!

Now with that being said, I love hosting people and making new friends. I am still in contact with some of the people that I hosted. And most likely, I will visit your country/state and would love to catch up with you over a glass of wine or beer.

Interests

I enjoy watching TV shows on Hulu and Netflix. I like to cook and bake; I am always experimenting with a new recipe. I love singing karaoke...I am not great, but I am not bad either.

• culture
• books
• singing
• cooking
• baking
• video games
• tv
• karaoke
• teaching
• mathematics

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I like just about every kind of music. My ipod has music from all over the world.

Live Music Map for NYC: https://yaymusicmap.com/location/nyc

Movies: Sci Fi, Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Horror, Comedy

Books: Comic Books (X-Men, Buffy,...), Hyperbole and a Half, Me Talk Pretty One Day

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I hiked the Inca Trail a few years ago. It took 3.5 days! The altitude was hard for me, but not as hard as not being able to shower for 3 days.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love learning new things. I love sharing my culture and my insider secrets to New York City.

What I Can Share with Hosts

When I first moved to New York City, I stayed with a couple that I met from church. I cooked and cleaned for them in return for their hospitality in giving me a place to sleep.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Croatia, Curaçao, Ecuador, England, France, Greece, Guyana, Haiti, India, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Peru

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States