I travel for work - three month assignments around the US. I was formerly an international flight attendant and have traveled all over the globe. I also was born and raised in DR Congo, Africa and moved to Oregon in '89. Now happily married with two wonderful kids, my home base is Spokane, WA.

Let's see. What else? I'm vegan but I do eat salmon sardines and fish but not all seafood ( no lobster, no octopus and no shrimp). I love sushi, Thai, Mexican, Chinese, Japanese, Cambodian, Ethiopian and Middle eastern food. I can't leave out Baklava especially from Turkey!

I have an undergraduate degree in pre-nursing and am taking online courses towards obtaining a BS in Healthcare Information Technology.

I love sci-fy and marvel as well as action and documentaries. I'm into all music and open to music from every culture.

My wife is Colombian and I'm learning Spanish.

I have surfed, scuba'ed, snowboarded and rollerbladed several destinations and rented cars in strange locations as well where driving is on opposite sides of the street or dangerous depending on obstacles.

I'm slightly religious and prefer attending church regularly but I prefer modern rock worship bands and down to earth teaching that keeps me engaged and awake. I believe that having a relationship with my God is more important than rules or regulations. In like context, I believe that how we treat others matters more to my God than tithes and religious duties. I believe in prayer that it has power and can effect changes that defy human logic and scientific reasoning. I don't try to convert anyone else to my beliefs but since my beliefs make me very happy and at peace, I am often trying hard not to come across as a religious nutcase because I don't want to invade other people's personal beliefs and truly respect their differences. I accept others unconditionally although I will admit that a lot of foul language can truly offend me as well as someone else trying to conform me to their beliefs.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To save money in the places I travel to for work.

Interests

Hiking, biking, beaches, ocean, reading, music (playing guitar, bass and enjoying tunes). I also love video games, movies and sight seeing.

• video games
• reading
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• surfing
• scuba diving
• sports
• computer science
• mountain biking
• watching movies
• rollerblading

Music, Movies, and Books

Sci-fi and Marvel

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Visited the pyramids in Egypt and have climbed Mount Fuji, Japan.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have worked as a teaching assistant for Anatomy and Physiology.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Adventure, stories, the ability to discover amazing things locally. I can also cook and share what I have. Generally I pack a game system with me and top games.

Countries I’ve Visited

Angola, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Burundi, Canada, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, England, Equatorial Guinea, France, Germany, Greece, Guam, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Mexico, North Korea, Puerto Rico, Romania, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, United States Minor Outlying Islands, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Democratic Republic of Congo, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, United States