CURRENT MISSION

To be more grateful. Be more sustainable. And follow passions.

ABOUT ME

This section has changed over time as the knowledge of me has changed. Therefore in it's current state I would say:

I'm continuously grateful for all the opportunities that have presented themselves to me in life. Beyond the first fulfilling experience of Couchsurfing I'm always amazed and enlightened by the human spirit and it's continual gift of generosity and gratitude despite what the media/news may want to present.

PHILOSOPHY

"Everything you've ever wanted in your life is just outside your comfort zone."

"Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world."

"Their is no trial run to life"

"I've never heard anyone say they regret that they traveled too much"

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

After having been dormant on CS for awhile besides a few meetups, I've missed out on what I first took away from this experience and that is the beautiful exchange of cultures and people. Looking forward to more positive exchanges and future friendships.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Not knowing what to expect from this site, I tried it for the first time on my adventure through Europe...

The first experience in London blew my mind so much that I have tried to use it for the rest of my journey. My results so far are that, beyond any site that I have seen, any experience I have had, the people that I have met through CS are by far and large the best thing I am taking away from this journey. Thank you to all my wonderful hosts along the way and to come, I only hope that I get to repay the kindness to you someday at my place and to any other future traveler on the road.

Interests

traveling, writing, food & wine, photography, volleyball, hiking, working out, UFC/MMA, live music, people watching, driving without any destination, exploring new cultures, human behavior.

• writing
• photography
• dining
• wine
• running
• working out
• news
• traveling
• music
• live music
• hiking
• backpacking
• sports
• volleyball
• communications

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Antony and the Johnsons, Arcade Fire, Andrew Bird, Bjork, Bright Eyes, Jeff Buckley, Foo Fighters, The Frames, Ray LaMontagne, Muse, Pearl Jam, Madeleine Peyroux, Perfect Circle, Phoenix, Edith Piaf, Pixies, Sigur Ros, Nina Simone, Elliot Smith, The Streets, Swell Season, Tool...
The National, Matt Nathanson, Joseph Arthur, Guster, Ben Harper, Sean Hayes, Live, DMB, RHCP...
Alexi Murdoch, Belle and Sebastian, Citizen Cope, Radiohead, Damien Rice, Regina Spektor...

Movies:
Before Sunrise, After Sunset, Long Way Round/Down, Shine, Into the Wild, Once, Grand Budepest Hotel, Begin Again..
Books:
The Awakening of Intelligence, Survior (anything by Chuck Palaniuk), The God Delusion, How the Mind Works...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Backpacking across Europe, Backpacking across SouthEast Asia, Sunset at the Grand Canyon, Sunrise Machu Picchu/Angkor Wat. Experienced the feeling serendipity (truly amazing)

Going forward I hope it includes witnessing the human spirit paying it forward on a daily basis without the necessity of anything in return. Gift economy.

Teach, Learn, Share

I share with the world my experience. Through that may be a knowledge of philosophies, travel, food, sports, or a funny story I once heard. I am also quite good and helping you find your life's passion. I guess you'll just have to ask.

Always looking forward to people that can teach me something! (I've got a lot to learn)

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Northern Ireland, Norway, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Scotland, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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