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Overview

  • 15 references 11 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Spanish, Xhosa
  • 40, Male
  • Member since 2009
  • Social Worker
  • University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill
  • No hometown listed
  • Profile 95% complete

About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Love life!

ABOUT ME
I am very much into contributing to a more just and harmonious world. I am currently involved with activism that supports racial equality and justice. I enjoy meaningful conversations with people and am passionate about learning from life.

I have a wonderful wife, Carolyn, and an amazing Daughter- Azlyn (DOB: 1/4/15). We want to see the world together!

PHILOSOPHY

Paradox. Everything is paradox.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I love couchsurfing. I like interacting with all different kinds of people, learning about different perspectives, and having new experiences. I am excited to help other travelers as best as I can.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have surfed with many people and traveled with many others. My family is currently open to hosting others.

Interests

Activism, healing, social responsibility, financial co-responsibility, nonviolent communication, dancing, drumming, playing.

  • documentaries
  • dancing
  • traveling
  • medicine

Music, Movies, and Books

Naomi Klein, Marshall Rosenburg, Arnold Mindell, Thich Nhat Hahn, Malidoma Some. Amazing stuff. I like all movies that make me laugh or invoke emotion, reflection, or action. Same with music.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Traveling around southern Africa for 2 years was amazing. I studied traditional medicine and conflict resolution there. I also co-produced, co-directed, and co-wrote a documentary film about indigenous rights issues in the U.S.

Teach, Learn, Share

I like all of those things. Whatever I know, I'm happy to share. I'm always happy to learn too.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my passion for life and my desire to connect.

Countries I’ve Visited

Botswana, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Namibia, Spain, Swaziland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Africa, United States

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