CURRENT MISSION

Life is short. Go for it now. The future is promised to no one.

ABOUT ME

Adventurer for life. Love to travel & meet other earthlings from all over. I'm an active guy that likes to try new things, but I also enjoy chilling out and indulging in some DMC (deep meaningful chat) . I spend my time drinking, eating and talking (maybe not in that order). I will do my best to show you some good places to eat, drink, and be merry in Copacabana.

If you are big into Myers Briggs personality types and had to fit me into one of the 16 boxes, I'd be an ESFP: http://www.personalitypage.com/ESFP.html

Nicknames given to me by others (some by couchsurfers): D-rock, D-rex, Drek, Dezza, The egg monster, Deralique, Dez, Shreki, D-man, D-money, Dezzatron, Derek Foreal, the octopus, Dick Dastardly, Memshi

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PHILOSOPHY

Without music, life would be a mistake.

It's not the years in your life that count; it's the life in your years.

"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body , but rather to skid in broadside , thoroughly used up , totally worn out & loudly proclaiming--WOW--WHAT A RIDE !"
unknown author

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I love couchsurfing. Its a great way to meet new people from all over the world.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have hosted far more times than I have surfed, but I hope to change that in the near future. For those of you who need somewhere to crash now, take advantage!

Interests

Things Derek likes (in no particular order):

kimchi, snowboarding, basketball, toblerone chocolate bars, salt n vinegar chips, eggs, californication (tv series & the chili peppers song), high-speed trains, beach soccer (almost anything on the beach), Lil Wayne, David Guetta, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Drake, cheese crust pizza, cucumbers soaked in vinegar, fully loaded baked potatoes, smoothies, Bobcaygeon (the place & the Tragically Hip song), yogurt (most dairy products), shwarma, shisha, and did I mention eggs? yes, I enjoy my food.

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies - thrillers, action, comedy. horror flicks don't do much for me. Some of my favorites are Memento, Usual Suspects, and Devil's Advocate. Comedy - Happy Gilmore (most movies by Adam Sandler) and Dumb and Dumber (most movies by Jim Carrey).

Music - very wide taste including everything from the Rolling Stones to Van Morrison to The Killers to Simon & Garfunkel to Michael Jackson to Ace of Base to Coldplay (yes, I said it...I enjoy the occasional Coldplay).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A few highlights in my short time on earth: Skydiving (a must do for any thrill seeker), Scuba diving with bull sharks in Koh Tao, Bungee-jumping, World Cup partying in Brazil, Machu Picchu hiking in Peru, Para-sailing in Malaysia, Whitewater rafting in Ottawa, Bamboo rafting in China's Wuyi Mountains, and Snowboarding at Whistler.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Cambodia, China, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Canada, South Korea

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