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Overview

  • 12 references 5 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Thai; learning Thai
  • 39, Male
  • Member since 2010
  • volunteer
  • most of university (UC Davis)
  • From Davis, California USA
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About Me

I love Jesus (some say I look like a ginger version).
I don't wear shoes (you can call me Frodo).
I play a ukulele (no - don't ask me to play Somewhere over the Rainbow, please).
I have a big beard 60% of the time, all the time. (slight movie reference?)

I would love to host people in Chiang Mai... but I live in a cubicle sized room with not much to offer, sadly.

PHILOSOPHY

I trust in God for my daily bread and head towards Him. It's the breath in my lungs until they cease. I love all people though, regardless of opinion.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I was able to host a house back in California for some time after hearing about this. Now that I'm in Thailand it would be cool to meet some new folks when I have to travel as I love people.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I'm more of a floor-surfer as a un-fan of beds. It's how I roll... I spent the last 6 months in California before taking off to Thailand by sleeping on various friends' floors. My rent contribution for my casket-sized space was usually milk/eggs AND teaching people (do college males count as that?) to cook basic things. Who would have thought that boiling water is a daunting task?

Interests

Soccer, MMA, Tennis, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Rock Climbing, People, Video-making, Board Games, Moonshine.

  • cooking
  • electronics
  • shopping
  • traveling
  • rock climbing
  • soccer
  • tennis

Music, Movies, and Books

Soooo many... I suppose Johnny Depp stuff covers some (Finding Neverland and Edward Scissorhands in particular). Also: Big Fish, Braveheart, Boondock Saints and Princess Bride.
Anything but country noise (some call it music).
Anything by CSLewis, Lord of the Rings, Donald Miller stuffs.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Experienced love that impacted those around me.

Teach, Learn, Share

How to shop smart (in the States) for groceries/electronics.
How to rock video/photo.
How to go barefoot in snow (not as useful).
How to play baritone ukulele (basics, I'm no magician).

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can try to bring them Thai snacks if there's something they are missing.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Israel, Laos, Mexico, Myanmar, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Cambodia, Israel, Thailand, United States

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