I am a down to earth, 27 y.o. gay guy who is traveling to the West Coast for the Summer. I am a certified Holistic Health Practitioner, and Shamanic/Usui Reiki Master Teacher. I am interested in Interfaith Partnerships, as well as working towards a healthy and more peaceful world. My friends would consider me: "trustworthy, loyal, and kind," whereas my family would say that I am a "pacifist, vegetarian, intellectual."

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because I am considering backpacking across the U.S. over the summer and now being an Anthropology student hope to share and collect stories along the way. I will be flying in to Seattle from Albany, NY for a spiritual retreat on Whidbey Island and will be traveling over the next 3 months to get home in time for the next semester.

Interests

Health, hiking, poetry, moon/star gazing, wine, storytelling, Japanese culture, interfaith coalitions, peace, gardening, environmentalism, herbalism, humanitarianism.

• culture
• poetry
• dining
• wine
• vegetarian
• flying
• gardening
• traveling
• hiking
• backpacking
• cave diving
• anthropology
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Loreena McKennitt, Ed Sheeran, Josh Groban, Idina Menzel.
Movies: I love Indie Films, but my top three would be: V for Vendetta, Under the Tuscan Sun, the Xmen series.
Books: I love books but my top Three would be: 'Women Who Run with the Wolves' by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, 'The Alchemist' by Paolo Coelho, and 'Forty Rules of Love' by Elif Shafak PLUS Thich Nhat Hanh's "True Love."

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've been broken-hearted but strong enough to start again; swam in a bioluminescent bay, cave dived, made friends with Buddhist monks, and spoke in fron tof 500+ people about international peace policy.

Teach, Learn, Share

The biggest lesson I teach to my students is that one should make the most out of their life and be kind. It's that simple.

I wish to learn so much more. I hope to spend the next 80+ years of my life learning from as many people as possible.

Underneath the exterior of my personae is a heart that weeps for the suffering of the world.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share stories, mythology, Reiki and free counseling along the way in exchange for a place to sleep and food.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States