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Overview

  • 12 references 9 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Spanish
  • 36, Male
  • Member since 2011
  • I have gone from Hotel clerk to Musician to Taco-Shop Coo...
  • Trent University (Philosophy). Oh, and, err... the Real W...
  • From Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To seek out the most fascinating, beautiful, awe-inspiring, invigorating facets of this quirky little World in which we live.

ABOUT ME

I am a silly, fun-loving individual with a keen sense of curiosity and a great big heart. I love to Laugh. I also Love to play Music. I'm an avid tree-climber, and I really enjoy cooking (and eating) delicious food. In fact, as I write this, I have a steaming bowl of Thai Coconut Curry next to me. And that's a pretty glorious thing. :)

I look forward to meeting you, whoever you are!

PHILOSOPHY

Broaden your horizons.

Every experience is an opportunity for growth.

The more we see, the more we know.
The more we feel, the more we grow.

Don't forget to Live.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

The concept of CS in my mind, is to treat travellers the way I would wish to be treated on the road, and conversely, treat hosts the way I would want to be treated at home. So, in essence, I do my best to respect this wonderful network, and the beautiful people it has connected me with.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have very limited experience couch surfing through this website, but I have stayed at many a peoples' homes and have a good sense of what it means to be a good house guest. It all comes down to Respect.

Interests

MUSIC! Music is a big one for me. I love to jam with new people, or sit and play my guitar and sing a song in the back yard. Having music in my life prevents stagnancy by maintaining a state of fluidity and motion in my everyday experience.
Life's all about the groove! Always gotta keep the groove flowin.
I generally really enjoy working with my hands. Years ago in Peru, I fell in love with a wonderful form of artistic expression called macrame. It has been a beautiful journey to discover how to make exquisite jewellery with string and stones.
I love hiking and being in beautiful places. I'm always up for an adventure.
But I also really like to just hang out and Be with good people. If we can laugh together, I'm happy.

  • arts
  • singing
  • music festivals
  • dancing
  • dining
  • cooking
  • organic food
  • gardening
  • music
  • jazz
  • hip-hop music
  • guitar
  • hiking
  • poi
  • latin america
  • macrame
  • jamming
  • soul music
  • teaching english
  • urban gardening
  • flow arts

Music, Movies, and Books

Music... it's hard to even know where to start. I love when there's a fusion of hip hop and soul rhythms with jazz and rnb harmonic and melodic concepts. Warm, groovy, soulful, minimalistic, rich and soothing. Hells yeah.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have seen a large room jam packed full of people dancing to my music. It really doesn't get better than that.

Mind ---> Blown :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to teach, and am happy to give some little workshops/tutorials in the various art forms I'm most engaged in these days. Music (guitar/bass/drums/singing/beat boxing/theory), macrame, spinning poi, cooking... I can also give an English lesson!

I'm also hungry to learn new forms of creation. I really want to start learning silversmithing... 👌🏽

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share a new excited fresh perspective on their hometown! I can also cook delicious food, and sing you songs. I can also share my ability to feel what you as a host are looking for from me. If you want space, I can make minimal impact on your home. If you want to be social, I am down to hang and connect and share stories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belize, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Peru, Singapore, Slovakia, Thailand, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Hong Kong, India, Nepal, Viet Nam

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