I have a passion for living life to the fullest, like Thoreau said, “I wanted to live deep and suck out all the marrow of life, to live so sturdily and Spartan-like as to put to rout all that was not life.”

Sit me down next to a beautiful view, around people who love life, and either a shot of espresso or whiskey in my hand and I’m in paradise. Love to try new things and experience all this beautiful world has to offer.

I am a chef in the Coast Guard, originally from the West Coast. Living in Florida now.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meet new people, network, experience the best of every city I visit, and travel on a budget.

Interests

Outdoors. MMA. Music/Acoustic. Food & Alchohol. Sports.

• arts
• movies
• socializing
• music
• outdoor activities
• mountains
• sports.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Lil Jon, Disturbed, Journey, Josh Garrels, Mumford & Sons, P.O.D., NF, Dave Matthews, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Queen, Yellowcard, Tim McGraw, and Brad Paisley.
Movies: Lord of the Rings, Finding Nemo, Dumb and Dumber, Braveheart, Tombstone, and Gladiator.
Books I’m reading now: Lord of the Rings, Iron John, The Bulletproof Diet, and Valley of Fear.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I biked over 850 miles in 18 days down the California Coastline.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am TEFL certified and have a degree in Biblical Studies. Would love to learn new languages/cultures/world views.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A damn good meal, dynamic and rich travel experiences/stories, and a passion for the simple things in life.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Cuba, Curaçao, Germany, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Malta, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Singapore, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, United States