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Overview

  • 108 references 57 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Tagalog
  • 38, Male
  • Member since 2007
  • Illustrator. Chef.
  • Degree in Hospitality Management. Diploma in Culinary Art...
  • From Bacolod, Western Visayas, Philippines
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

creating something everyday.

ABOUT ME

I love my siestas and my afternoon coffee. I want to relax as much I can but I'll get on that freakin' roller coaster without any second thoughts.

I like doing things nicely.

instagram @gringograss
fb.com/gringograssart

Creative ideas come like *that! I love brainstorming.

I enjoy intellectual conversations as much as I enjoy stupid ones. ;)

I'm left-handed.

Frustrations include: Playing the guitar or any musical instrument. Breakdancing .

I am 90% punctual.

I laugh easily: at you, at myself, at strangers.

I'm up for the thrill, the distance, the bizarre, and the mystery.

PHILOSOPHY

1. LOVE.
2. Forgive.
3. Try not to quit.
4. Appreciate the simple things.
5. Look on the bright side.
6. Smile.
7. Laugh.
8. Don't hate, congratulate.
9. Believe in something.
10. Have FUN!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I host a lot and havin' a blast at it.

And getting hosted has been equally amazing.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have made many great friends through couchsurfing.

Interests

Everything boils down to: Music, Food, Art, and Nature.

I love the outdoors. I enjoy camping. I want to do it more often.

  • arts
  • culture
  • dining
  • cooking
  • coffee
  • bbq
  • marathon
  • painting
  • drawing
  • music
  • guitar
  • outdoor activities
  • camping

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I'll take live music any day. Whatever genre.

Books: Paperback Original, Life of Pi, Angels and Demons, Perfume: The Story of A Murderer, The Road, Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Nighttime, Jitterbug Perfume, Siddhartha, Christ The Lord: Road To Cana.

Movies: Perfume: The Story of a Murderer, Remember the Titans, Dogville, The Matrix, The Beach, The Others, Angel Eyes, Motorcycle Diaries, Final Destination I & II, Kill Bill, The Others, Y Tu Mama Tambien, Across the Universe, Lions for Lambs, Coach Carter, Kite Runners, Be Kind Rewind, Old Boy, Fight Club, 500 Days of Summer, 127 Hours, Waiting Forever, Spirited Away, It's Kind of a Funny Story, The Bang Bang Club.

Games: Silent Hill, Metal Gear, Abe's ODDyssey & ExODDus, Super Mario World, God of War.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Finishing a half-marathon.

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Hiking around the Himalayas for a month.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm an excellent local and I know a lot (but not quite enough) about my culture. I hope I can explain why things are upside down.

I have my fair share of talents and stories and I'm up for anything.

I am an illustrator. I make up stories by drawing them.

I love cooking. But more importantly, I love love LOVE eating! Curry, Barbecue, Dumplings, Burritos, Shawarma, Sushi, Steak, Pizza, Pasta.. it's a long list.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Mad cooking skills. Any cravings? Let's make it. :)

I can teach you fun paintings techniques.

Got time? Let's go!

:)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines

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