I'm a very reflective person, on a continuous journey of self-improvement and development. I solve problems using my brain and always live using my heart. The most exciting things in life are experiencing new things and making lasting memories. Helping people always lightens my day and I always try to show acts of kindness to familiar faces and strangers.

Filmmaking and watching movies brings me joy. I'm happiest when I'm on set working with the cameras and actors. The more films I make, the more I love cinema and that's how I know this is what I will enjoy all my life. I'm a huge lover of all animals, words cannot describe my affection for them. Family is important above all else. I'm sorry I'm not in a position to host right now, but that will change in time.

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https://gabrielkawamura.wixsite.com/home

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm a traveler and a lover of the natural world trying to discover and experience as much as possible, especially after two years of not traveling anywhere. Traveling is good for the soul and good for humanity. When we meet new people we discover that we are all brothers and sisters and we need to care for each other and help each other reach our dreams.

Interests

I'm an artist with a love of nature, history, and culture

• arts
• photography
• film making
• concerts
• festivals
• dancing
• drinking
• music
• camping
• food
• cinema
• nature
• adventure
• exploring
• cinematography

Music, Movies, and Books

As a filmmaker, my favorite artistic medium is cinema. My favorite genres are sci-fi, drama, spy, action, and thrillers! Interstellar, skyfall, marvel, art of racing in the rain, Harry Potter, in the heights, how to train your dragon.

EDM, rock, movie soundtracks/scores, indie, rap, techno, jazz, pop. Imagine Dragons is my favorite band, Illenium and Kygo are my favorite edm artists, Hans Zimmer is my favorite composer.

I love the Lord of the Rings books and I've read a lot of books that were made into movies lol

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Toasted marshmallows on a volcano 🌋

Teach, Learn, Share

I love sharing my experiences as much as I love learning from others.

Want to take better photos for your Instagram or learn to take more creative photos? If you want to develop your photography skills or learn how to use your new camera, it would be my true pleasure to share my knowledge with you. I can teach you how some of your favorite films were made or talk to you about my creative process as a filmmaker.

I love food and cooking, and I would love to learn to cook your favorite meal or something you enjoy making.

Tell me what you're passionate about, I would love to share them, and maybe become passionate about it myself! I like hearing about what makes my new friends happy.

I can give you piano lessons :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will pledge my fealty by offering my cooking skills, photo/video skills, health knowledge, and outdoor skills. I will cook and clean, respect your home and rules and privacy, and help around the house. I like talking and making connections and will talk about life with you.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Ghana, Guatemala, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Monaco, Panama, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States