ABOUT ME

Born and raised in good 'ole Lancaster County, Pennsylvania a.k.a. Amish Country. I have been doing freelance work as a personal trainer and fighting the "good fight". Currently, I've been accepted to school out in Spokane, Washington. So I bought my ticket for Sunday to begin my journey in the Pacific Northwest. Growing up in Amish Country surrounded by corn stalks, I guess I needed a change of scenery.

This past summer I served with a Christian missions organization, Josiah Venture, to lead youth English/Sport camps all over the Czech Republic. This trip changed my life and gave me a passion for travel and experiencing God's creation. Ever since this trip, I've realized that, "War is God’s way of teaching Americans geography," (Rolf Potts) and I don't want to be that American.

MY MISSION
To empower the youth of the world through sport and fitness. Helping them to find their identity and true worth.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am completely new to Couchsurfing; however, I've heard nothing but good things about Couchsurfing. I'd love the chance to travel and meet new people along the way.

WHY I AM ON COUCHSURFING

Currently I've been accepted to school out in Washington. I have a flight to Seattle on Sunday and no place to stay. Then the following night I get off a late night train and also have nowhere to stay. If you are in those areas and looking for a fellow couchsurfer, please consider me. Since I just joined Couchsurfing, I'm not verified. If you are interested in Skyping or another method of verification, please let me know.

Interests

Health and fitness training, coaching others, public speaking, listening to new music, trying my hand at photography, writing about my experiences and looking intently at controversial pieces of art.

• arts
• writing
• design
• graphic design
• photography
• cooking
• fitness
• traveling
• music
• sports
• freelancing
• geography
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite movies right now are "Warrior" and "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"

I have a huge library, but some of the books that jump out at me are "Love Does" by Bob Goff and "Vagabonding" by Rolf Potts

I love all sorts of music, but lately I've been listening to the soundtrack to "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Served for three months with a Christian missions organization in the Czech Republic: leading English/Sport camps, developing relationships with the Czech youth and traveling around the country.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know a bit about health and fitness training from being a personal trainer for a few years. I could share about my fun experiences around the world, but with your help I'd love to have more stories to share. I have experience teaching English and sports to others.

I want to know more about everything. All of the things I mentioned above as well as anything at my fingertips. I truly believe in the philosophy of having a young mind. You can always learn more from others and this way you don't become a dinosaur set in your old ways. I'm always eager to learn more about art: photography, videography, writing and graphic design. I'm super curious and wanting to learn about people as well. I'd definitely love to be a better cook and learn some new languages.

Most of all, I think I'm a good friend. I'm loyal, kind, a good listener and I love having fun.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Mexico, Slovenia, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States