CURRENT MISSION

To play music as much as I can, collect the best music, sights, and friends, and finally leave the North American continent!

ABOUT ME

I am a dreamer but I'm not the only one ;P. Hey my name is Cole and if you asked my friends what I was like I think they would tell you I'm very outgoing, always playing, hard working, ready to party, high on life, ready for adventure, problem solving kind of guy. I'm very active and love most outdoor activities.
Music is a huge part of my life and I love to listen to and play all styles so long as the music is good ;). I'm currently playing drums/percussion with a few bands ranging from a reggae/ska dance band with my musician parents, a psychedelic hindustani acoustic group, a hip-hop group, and a pop/rock cover band. Plus I sing harmony in the reggae band.
I live an alternative lifestyle, eating vegetarian, teaching Taoist style chi gong, practicing yoga and martial arts, I'm into natural medicine, eastern ways of thinking especially Hindu and Vedic philosophy. Forever an idealist I always try to see the upside of life and strive towards the most positive outcome. I love meeting new people especially ones who are honest, hard-working hard-playing, artistic, adventurous, and seeking the truth.

PHILOSOPHY

Haha way too many to list. Forever idealistic. Strive to see the best in everyone and every situation. Be the change you wish to see in the world. Work hard, play hard. Breathe, laugh, love. Take the long route on the road less traveled. Eat well, feel well. EMPATHY!!! Follow your bliss! the list could go on and on haha. Hang out with me and you'll see ;)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I just joined to go to Europe for this summer but when I get back I will open up my couch for surfers to come visit.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I haven't had any firsthand experience with couchsurfers yet but I've already met a bunch of couch surfers through friends.

Interests

I have way too many activities I am passionate about and pursue in my life including Drumming, Yoga, Martial Arts, Chi Gong, Cooking, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Sports in general but my favorite is Ultimate Frisbee, Longboard Skateboarding, Photography, Philosophy, and of course Traveling!
Oh and Dark Chocolate!!!

• arts
• singing
• photography
• dancing
• cooking
• chocolate
• vegetarian
• yoga
• partying
• traveling
• music
• drums
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• skateboarding
• hinduism
• sports
• martial arts
• rock climbing
• medicine

Music, Movies, and Books

Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, The Dark Knight series, the Matrix, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Into the Wild, The Boat that Rocked,

Way Too Much Music. Some of my faves are Alexi Murdoch, Apparat, Bloc Party, Bob Marley, Bonobo, Cinematic Orchestra, Cream, Dr. Dre, Fink, Foo Fighters, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, James Brown, Jay-Z, Jimi Hendrix, John Brown's Body, Kings of Leon, Led Zeppelin, Limp Bizkit, the Maccabees, Matisyahu, Mimosa, Moderat, Mouse on the Keys, Nit Grit, Outkast, Passafire, Phoenix, the Police, PUSA, Puscifer, Queens of the Stone Age, Ra Ra Riot, Radiohead, Rage Against the Machine, The Roots, Santana, Seven Lions, Skalpel, Smashing Pumpkins, Sublime, System of a Down, Tool, White Stripes, Why?, Zap Mama, Ziggy Marley, 10 Ft. Ganja Plant, the list could go on forever....

Books: Harry Potter, the Tao of Wu, Autobiography of Malcolm X, People's History of the USA, the Shock Doctrine, The Journey Home,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Drove across the US twice! Both times in less then 3 days!
Went to Burning Man!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you something about Drumming, Yoga, Martial Arts, Chi Gong, Cooking, Optimism,

I would like to learn more about Photography, Nutrition, Healthy Living, life's little secrets ;)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States