CURRENT MISSION

To see the wonders of this planet and learn from my fellow earthlings.

ABOUT ME

40-something artist/ gay man living in the burbs of NY. I've always felt a child of the earth and never understood the borders and restrictions some put on themselves and others as far as experiencing our world. I went to London in my 20s on a brief holiday and was upset at how little I was able to experience at the time. My most recent trip was to Asutralia in Nov. 2006 and my eyes were opened to the wonder of what travel could really be. I want to do more and was happy to find CS as a way to help do things on a limited budget.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe we are all connected. I believe achieving your best, expressing your true self, helps the 'greater good.' I believe in approaching life with a light heart and a willingness to learn. A couple favorite quotes: "My country is the world, and my religion is to do good." - Thomas Paine "The wisest follow their own direction." -Euripides

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I wish I had a couch to share [currently living at home]. I'd love to be able to visit other couches around the world.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Mostly just couchsurfed with friends and relatives. Quite a newbie to the CS experience.

Interests

music, vegan, health, working out [gym], yoga, photography, digital art, Asian culture, hiking, like to do more biking [don't have a bike yet], exploring, theatre, arts, shopping

• arts
• culture
• photography
• beauty
• vegan
• yoga
• working out
• shopping
• traveling
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• history
• religion

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies - Independent film. John Cameron Mitchell - Hedwig / Shortbus. Good films that make you think. Inconvenient Truth.
Music - 80s, erasure, Dead or Alive, Eurythmics, Thompson Twins, Ming & Ping, Rip Slyme
Books - self help & health junkie. Deepak Chopra.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Bathurst Island in Australia and Australia all together has been my most amazing journey. The serenity and the beauty was just breath-taking. From the history and beauty of the Aboriginals and Tiwi Island to the vistas of Ubir in Kakadu National Park ... the pulse of Syndey to the cool vibe of Bondi - seeing the moon before a beautiful sunrise and watching the first whales of the season frolicking off on the horizon in the afternoon.

Teach, Learn, Share

If I could teach anything, it would be not to waste your time. Don't hesitate when opportunity comes knocking. Life is too short. What I would like to learn is to let go more. Get out and get out of my comfort zone.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States