CURRENT MISSION

relentlessly pursuing an arduous journey away from reality

ABOUT ME

My life as a traveler only just began about 3 years ago but since then, I just can't stop. After a near death experience and a lot of personal growth, I've discovered who I'm really meant to be and all I can do is work hard to get there. Right now I'm living and working in Virginia trying to save up enough for a move to Portland or Australia (I was born there) where I hope to work with my brother on an electric motorcycle company that we've started in our garage. I'm happiest when on the road, trail or rock. I love to hike and run barefoot. I'm working up to participating in some ultra-hikes but I have a long way to go. I love to help people in need, even if all I can give is an encouraging word or story from personal experience.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe all of existence participates in it's own system. Each of these systems has it's own rules that keep it working the way it does. If we are to become a part of any of those systems, we have to learn the rules that apply to it. The better we learn them, the more successful our participation is. Problem is... I'm not real big on rules.

I've learned that nothing is forever except the past. the only thing that can't be taken from you is your past and your story. Even if you're not around to tell it, your story still happened. I want my story to be the best it can be. I want to do everything I can to help as many people build their own story too! What do you want in your story?

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I host and surf. Whenever I can, I try to welcome the new members in my area with at least an email and an invitation for get together for coffee or a drink.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I'm pretty new to the organization, but before i heard about couchsurfing.org i did a lot of my own couch surfing while on road trips at friends places all across the country.

Interests

Hiking, Vibram FiveFingers, Running, Caving, Rock Climbing, Drums, Indie Music, Electronics, Science, Physics, Engineering, DIY, Philosophy, Biology, Psychology, New Ideas, Interesting People, Stories, Cars, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Social Responsibility, Environmentalism, Cooking, Creativity, Adventure, Kites, Model Rockets, RC Airplanes, Roller Skating, Biking, Art, Sculpture, The Ocean, Alaska, Tattoos, Motorcycles, Long Walks to Random Places, Staying Up Late, Getting Up Early, Falling asleep in the middle of the movie, Sleeping in the car, Cheeseburgers, Brew Pubs, Antiques, Apple Computers

• arts
• tattoos
• diy
• cooking
• coffee
• running
• modeling
• drinking
• pub crawls
• motorcycles
• electronics
• traveling
• cars
• music
• drums
• cycling
• hiking
• spelunking
• surfing
• rock climbing
• biology
• engineering
• physics
• psychology
• science
• road trips

Music, Movies, and Books

Indie, Jazz, Fusion, Funk, Rock, Classic Rock, Blues, Alternative, Hard Rock, Hardcore

I love 80's movies and cheesy romantic comedies. Indie and foreign films. Spoof or satire movies like Shawn of the Dead, kung foo hustle, etc. Any Jet Li movie. Action movie series like Die Hard, Jason Bourne series, the Matrix, Fast and Furious, etc.

Born To Run - Christopher McDougall
Into The Wild - Jon Krakauer

Lately I've been into sci-fi and fantasy books. Some of my recent favorites are the Alvin Maker series by Orson Scott Card. Hitchhiker's guide series by Douglas Adams and Rainbow's End by Verner Vinge

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've had 3 brushes with death (house fire, car accident, dehydration in death valley), repaired robots, been in the military, seen a full breaching wale, hiked 27 miles with nearly 18,000 feet of elevation change in a single day, spent 4 months traveling the country, been engaged, had my heart broken, and lots more, but you'll have to ask...

Teach, Learn, Share

as far as practical knowledge goes... master auto mechanic and general handyman. I'm great with fixing things. computer repair.

I would love to be more socially and politically aware on a global scale. I've never had a chance to travel internationally as an adult, so to learn more about how other counties do things would be wonderful!

Countries I’ve Visited

United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, United States

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