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Overview

  • 2 references
  • Fluent in English, Spanish; learning Italian
  • 32, Male
  • Member since 2013
  • Research Assistant at University Communication Arts Studio
  • Pursuing Bachelors at Florida International University
  • From Suburbs of Miami, FL
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Meet Locals, Explore, Learn, Teach

ABOUT ME

I figure we all say it but I really do hate describing myself on these things, virtual resumes do not say anything about me at all. In a nutshell, I'm very empathetic and truly enjoy surrounding myself with different people as I find they teach me the most about myself. I don't take much seriously and am always looking for a laugh and a good time.

I study PR and international business at Florida International University, and write/direct short films for fun. One day I'd like to set up a platform for communities around the globe to interact and educate each other effortlessly past the confines of a social media context.

I recently decided to sell most all of my material possessions and put my studies on hold to go on a personal voyage around the world, starting in Peru, then the UK. If you're reading this, I genuinely hope to encounter you on my journey!

PHILOSOPHY

"Every man's life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another."
- Ernest Hemingway

"Life will give you whatever experience is necessary for the evolution of your consciousness. How do you know this is the experience you need? Because it's the experience you're having at the moment."
- Eckhart Tolle

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Surfer only so far, still new to this so stay tuned.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Nothing yet :(

Interests

Film and theatre junkie
Lover of all things food
Exercise! (Gym, water sports, and climbing)

  • dining
  • exercise
  • movies
  • reading
  • sports
  • rock climbing
  • business
  • communications

Music, Movies, and Books

Network
Mulholland Drive
V for Vendetta

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've never met a man whose done just one amazing thing:
Hitchhiked throughout Florida
Rafted the Ocoee River
Bonnaroo

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belize, Dominican Republic, England, Mexico, Morocco, Scotland, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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