CURRENT MISSION

Sarah and I are all about building bridges (cultivating connection) with people from all over the world, within our marriage and within ourselves.

Between us we have independently travelled to nearly 100 cities, 34 countries (37 if you count airport and ports), and reaching all continents except Antarctica. On New Year's Eve in 2016, we traveled throughout 13 countries in Asia and Canada in July 2016.

Personally my mission is to travel the world, meet genuine, unique and compassionate people, and have unforgettable experiences.

ABOUT ME

If you're interested in some recommendations and some great stories about our travels and life, we would love to share!

Sarah, my wife, is a singer/songwriter/musician, has been a fellowship leader, and has always postured her life for others. She even plunged a lived in Tokyo for a year and knows some Japanese. Currently she is a coffee shop manager, as coffee is another passion of hers.

People who know me best would describe me as thoughtful, driven, chivalrous, genuine and content person that likes to get out of his comfort zone. I cannot live without my family, friends, traveling, art, delicious food and new experiences.

One thing I hope to learn and experience are the values of the particular societies, cultures, families and individuals that I visit. I am eager to learn whatever anyone has to offer!

I have a close, personal, open and faithful (trusting) relationship (rather than irresponsibly obeying a mere ‘religion’ or church) with God, His Son and the Holy Spirit. I have, am currently and will always: love, be excited to, and seek to know others' faiths and beliefs further.

Further information:
Meyers-Briggs (Carl Jung): E 35%, S 33%, F 14%, J 18%

Strengthfinder Estimation: 1. Belief, 2. Connectedness, 3. Self-assurance, 4. Empathy, 5. Woo

Spiritual Gifts Cumulative Tests Results: 1. Discernment, 2. Faith, 3. Unifier, 4. Mercy, 5. Exhortation, 6. Resourcefulness, 7. Self-motivation, 8. Risk taking, 9. Giving, 10. Writing

PHILOSOPHY

“The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” -1Tim 1.5 (ESV)

“Life is deep and high and distant; and though only your vast vision can reach even her feet, yet she is near; and though only the breath of your breath reaches her heart, the shadow of your shadow crosses her face, and the echo of your faintest cry becomes a spring and an autumn in her breast.” –Khalil Gibran

These videos will give you the scope of my approach towards life:

Your Verse: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiyIcz7wUH0)

Where Will Life Take You?: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5xCGZuvhWI)

Find Your Greatness: (http://www.youtube.com/user/nike?v=_hEzW1WRFTg)

Success: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45mMioJ5szc)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I myself have couch-surfed in Athens for 11 days and it was much more than I could have ever asked for.

Vasilis is an amazing human being that hosted me in Athens! As a host he got me medication, introduced me to some healing remedies, prepared delicious and original food, took me to a play, showed me Azkia (an artistic part of town), the beach, picturesque views of Athens, and so much more. His place was clean, spacious and artistically unique. Basically as an unconditionally hospitable host he demolished my standards, far exceeded my highest expectations and did it all by being himself.

Interests

The Holy Trinity

Life
Relationships
Communication
Marriage
Philosophy
Normative Ethics
Metaethics
Metaphilosophy
Ontology (specifically Baruch Spinoza's account)

Kundalini Yoga
Dancing To Almost Any Genre of Music (My favorite is Hard Electro)
Music
Traveling
Stories
Visual & Auditory Stories (Movies)
Poetry
Slam Poetry
NHL Hockey
Running
Ultimate Frisbee
Body Surfing

• arts
• writing
• poetry
• dancing
• ethics
• dining
• yoga
• running
• movies
• traveling
• music
• surfing
• hockey
• logic
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

(like most people my tastes change as I change)

Favorite Music:

Jack Johnson
Jimi Hendrix
Tiesto
The Fray
Ed Sheeran
Hit The Lights
Thriving Ivory
Jimmy Eat World
John Mayer

Eminem (the "Slim Shady" persona)
Korn
Rage Against The Machine
Kottonmouth Kings
Three 6 Mafia (Da Mafia Six)
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Kendrick Lamar
Coldplay

Blink-182
Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds
Linkin Park
Eric Clapton
System Of A Down
Bob Marley

Dr. Dre
Elton John
Michael Jackson
Armin Van Buuren
The Bloody Beetroots
Deadmau5
Muddy Waters
Antonio Carlos Jobim

Prince
Sublime
Jack & Meg White
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Jackson C. Frank
Iration
David Bowie
Sarah Vaughn
Ludwig van Beethoven
The Goo Goo Dolls
Green Day
Incubus

Etc.

Favorite Movies:

The Shawshank Redemption
Fight Club
Schindler’s List
City of God
Se7en
The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Memento
Anchorman
Moneyball
Pay It Forward
Before Midnight
Almost Famous
Requiem For A Dream
Thirteen
National Lampoon’s: Van Wilder
The Breakfast Club
Dead Man
The Dark Knight
Crash
Old Boy
Being John Malkavich
Do The Right Thing
McFarland
Mr. Nobody
Wild Tales
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
The Peanuts Movie
Flight
The End of The Tour
Inside Out
Eddie the Eagle
The Shack

Etc.

Favorite Books:

How To Read The Bible: In Changing Times (Strauss)
Ethics (Spinoza)
An Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments with Truth (Gandhi)
Utilitarianism (Mill)
Nicomachean Ethics (Aristotle)
Critique of Pure Reason (Kant)
Critique of Practical Reason (Kant)
Prolegomena to any Future Metaphysics (Kant)
On Liberty (Mill)
Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning (Brown)
Love & Respect (Emerson)
Non-Violent Communication (Rosenberg)
The Journal of Best Practices: A Memoir of Marriage, Asperger Syndrome, and One Man's Quest to Be a Better Husband (Finch)

What Is The Tone of My Communication?
Brave New World (Story)
To Kill A Mockingbird (Story)
Lord Of The Flies

Articles:

"Might There Be External Reasons" (John McDowell)
"Virtues and Reason" (John McDowell)
"Securing The Nots: Moral Epistemology For The Quasi-Realist" (Simon Blackburn)
Etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

On New Year's Eve of 2016, my wife Sarah and I got the amazing opportunity to visit 13 countries (Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Hong Kong, China, Japan and South Korea) throughout Asia and we ended our trip in Vancouver, B.C. for just over 6 months. We averaged a $35 daily budget (transportation and gifts included).

In May of 2010, I got the amazing opportunity to visit 15 countries (Greece, Italy, the Vatican, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, France, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland and Iceland) throughout most of western Europe, Prague and Israel for about 5-months. For the majority of the trip I traveled alone and averaged a $40 daily budget (transportation and gifts included).

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach
A fellowship group elected me as their sole peer representative speaker. I spoke to about 150 people on how I lived with God to become effective, triumphant and content in my life. My relationship with God consists of hearing, vocalizing and responding to Him as an expression of my journey, destiny or path.

Learn
One thing I hope to learn and experience are the values of the particular societies, cultures, families and individuals that I visit. I especially enjoy hearing about people's experiences where they learned, got out of their comfort zone or stumbled upon the greatness of humanity. I am eager to learn whatever anyone has to offer!

Share
Skills I can offer:
-Traveling on a Budget ($40 a day in Europe for 5 months)
-Experience traveling on my own (in Europe for 5 months)
-A palate that has been exquisitely refined for over 20 years from my father who is a chef who creates cuisine from all over the world and growing up in a diverse and high quality food city of San Diego
-Researching traveling or anything and everything else under the sun

Others include:
Philosophy (from esoteric knowledge to practical skills) including Logic and Analysis of Arguments, Deep Psychological Analysis, Emotional Intelligence, Finding Happiness, Building Relationships, Conflict Resolution, Sales & Negotiation, Leadership & Teamwork, Counseling, Advising, Strategizing, Motivating, Training-Teaching-Instructing, Interpersonal Awareness-Communication-Savvy, Social Perceptiveness, Active Learning & Listening

What I Can Share with Hosts

A fellowship group elected me as their sole peer representative speaker. I spoke to about 150 people on how I lived with God to become effective, triumphant and content in my life. My relationship with God consists of hearing, vocalizing and responding to Him as an expression of my journey, destiny or path.

Skills I can offer:
-Traveling on a Budget ($35 a day in Asia for 6 months) $40 a day in Europe for 5 months)
-Experience traveling on my own (in Europe for 5 months)
-A palate that has been exquisitely refined for over 20 years from my father who is a chef who creates cuisine from all over the world and growing up in a diverse and high quality food city of San Diego
-Researching traveling and anything and everything else under the sun

Others include:
Philosophy (from esoteric knowledge to practical skills) including Logic and Analysis of Arguments, Deep Psychological Analysis, Emotional Intelligence, Finding Happiness, Building Relationships, Conflict Resolution, Sales & Negotiation, Leadership & Teamwork, Counseling, Advising, Strategizing, Motivating, Training-Teaching-Instructing, Interpersonal Awareness-Communication-Savvy, Social Perceptiveness, Active Learning & Listening

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, Philippines, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States