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Salutations and good day!

I've always been a great people person and have forever been interested in learning about different cultures all around the world. I'm also a very firm believer in working hard, being respectful and courteous towards all, and asking if it's alright to walk inside the house with your shoes on.

SO SOME FACTS ABOUT ME:
-I'm a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

-Krump dancer with some of your favorite well known dancers in Los Angeles, prior to enlistment. Can still get down with the best of them...down for a battle?? :)

-Working on my dual majors (B.A. in Film and Audio Engineering?)

-Engaged in humanitarian work for a local Presbyterian Church in Skid Row Los Angeles, Hawaii, and the Dominican Republic and eager to continue where I left off.

Long story short...I'm a jack of all trades and a master of few.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Life is all about new experiences and not being conformed to one simple way of thinking...at least that's what I've come to believe. Being in the military gave me an opportunity to see new countries and work with people of all different creeds, colors, and backgrounds. What I've come to discover is that all those journeys and people make for one hell of an interesting story to throw in our obituaries! We know we can't live forever...but we can create a life long legacy that transcends the boarders of our own homes and neighborhoods. That's what I hope to do with this website.

Interests

-Music...music...did I mention music btw? Used to DJ back in the day. Hoping to stumble across my musical soulmate someday...yeah, I'm a bit of a romantic like that.

-Rifles/Guns. Can't spend some time in the military without enjoying a little boom boom every now and then.

-Books and Comics. I'm a nerd like that. Also, I think Batman is overrated. Not looking for a debate or crucifixion, just saying...

-Cars. Your typical Angelino...I'm a fan of classical cars 60s-70s. Cutlass Supremes, Cadillacs, Lincolns, etc...

-Food. I strive to be the cook of my household someday, so I want to learn as many recipes as possible before that day comes. Plus, I'd love to cook for the person I'm living as a token of my thanks.

• books
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• fitness
• marathon
• comics
• cars
• music
• engineering
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Music...here we go.
A$AP Rocky, Bad Brains, Big K.R.I.T., Bobby Caldwell, Bobby McFerrin, Common, Cab Calloway, Eminem, Earl Sweatshirt, Erykah Badu, Freddie Gibbs, Flying Lotus, Isley Brothers, Isaac Hayes, James Brown, Jay Electronica, Joy Division, J Dilla, John Coltrane, Johnny Cash, Kendrick Lamar, Kraftwerk, Les Nubians, Misfits, MURS, Outkast, Snoop Dogg, Pete Rock, Sufjan Stevens, Tokimonsta, Tego Calderon, The Black Keys, Thundercat, Tame Impala, whoarei, XXYYXX, 2Pac.
The list goes on.

Movies...haven't watched to many to develop a favorite yet. Ironic for a Film major...

Books...we can go as deep as Isaac Asimov books to as silly as Captain Underpants. I don't really care. If it catches my eye, I'll read it.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ran my 1st Marathon in 2009. Was able to give my great-grandfather my first medal 3 days before he passed away, then successfully completed the Los Angeles Marathon a month after. There was a point where I was on the ground crawling, due to a leg injury...ready to quit. But thinking about how influential I had been to my family and friends gave me enough courage and will to finish, with a time of 5 hours and 43 minutes. I don't honestly call it amazing, but it was the first thing I could think of.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach dancing.
Learn new languages.
Share good music and happiness.

Can't go wrong with that.

What I Can Share with Hosts

-A hard worker that never oversteps his boundaries.

-A vivid listener.

-Someone to experience journeys with.

-Someone who will give more than he receives.

-Someone to stay in good shape with (physical fitness is a very important part of my life. )

-An overall good time. :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Dominican Republic, Japan, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States