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Gainesville, Florida, United States
@benmarkus
Member since 2014
I am a 30-year-old single person working in the sports industry. I'll list my interests below, but I am a musician, a writer, a fitness enthusiast and very interested in Buddhism, compassion, nature and finding joy in life :)
Interested in Baseball
Interested in Basketball
Fluent in English
Learning Portuguese
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
I am moving to a new place for work, and I know no one there. Also, I will be driving from Miami, FL to Arizona, and would love to do so somewhat cheaply!
Music, Movies, and Books
Music: I love Phish and the Grateful Dead. I also love Pearl Jam. My tendency is toward live improvised performance, but I can appreciate most music for what it is. Movies: Godfather (Drama), Apocalypse Now (Action/Drama), Dumb and Dumber (Comedy) and anything Coen Brothers.
One Amazing Thing I've Done
I recently did a 5-day hike, or 'paseo', through Parque Los Nevados in Colombia.
What I Can Share With Hosts
I will share what I can, be it language, lessons, simple chit-chat, guitar lessons, ideas about fitness and health.
My Interests
-Music (Guitar!) -Reading and Writing -Running and Lifting Weights -Buddhism, Zen, Compassion -Sports: Football, Futbol, Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball
