CURRENT MISSION

To reach for the stars and connect with like minded individuals.

ABOUT ME

I'm a traveler at heart. I traveled around the globe after my undergrad on a trip that lasted 2 years and spanned from India to Colombia which turned out to be two of my favorite countries. The trip was a real eye opener for me. I first encountered couchsurfing late into that trip. I didn't make use of it but I will only make that mistake once! I hail from Ireland originally but have been in North Amercia for 10 years or so. I used to work an offcie job as a renewable energy engineer but packed it twice and this time I'm not going back. I now work as movement coach specializing in flexibility and rehab and martial arts. I believe in living life fully and love to see people pursue a dream and do things close to their heart if they have half a chance.

After six years in the U.S starting in NYC and finishing in San Francisco, I made the move to Canada and I'm now settled in Vancouver. And I'm loving it!

PHILOSOPHY

Experience is not what happens to a man. It is what a man does with what happens to him.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've been quite involved in the CS community in Pittsburgh, PA. I have surfed and hosted and both have been positive experiences. I just moved Vancouver where I hope to surf a little and eventually offer up my own couch again.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My first surfing experience was in Omaha, Nebraska. It was brilliant. I was driving cross country and was so greatful I wasn't in a motel twiddling my thumbs and googling restaurants with 3+ star reviews. My only regret was that I hadn't tried this earlier.

Interests

I love human movement and have a special interest in any kind of body work as well as martial arts. I love traveling obviously and can't get enough of it. I've had many careers and lived in many different cities and countries and I have developed a broad interest in people and what they do. Travel is more an addiction than a hobby at this stage.

• exercise
• traveling
• sports
• martial arts
• engineering
• health
• nutrition
• movement
• stretching
• bodywork

Music, Movies, and Books

Gates of Fire, Life of Pi
The body keeps score, Anatomy of Spirit
The War of Art, a book about going after a creative passion and battling those inner demons getting in the way.
Drawing a blank on the rest. Think I really need to start reading again...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Propose to my future wife.

Teach, Learn, Share

My areas of expertise are stretching and body work, personal development, exercise, nutrition, renewable energy. I'd love to share whatever I can and learn too.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can help you stretch and move with ease.