CURRENT MISSION

Spending my short time creating long lasting memories

ABOUT ME

I read, throw frisbees, and try to score goals for my roller hockey team. I read every piece of information available that pertains to the LA Kings, I rip movies to my hard drive to watch them later, and I pwn n00bs on Xbox live. I recently bought a new bike that I pedal around all the time; if you're ever in Long Beach don't run me over . I love drinking coffee and beer, occasionally to the point of excess, but I make it a point to always have fun.

PHILOSOPHY

I acknowledge that I might not be the most avid traveller, but it is certainly something I enjoy and feel fortunate that I can partake in due to my current occupation. I don't typically fly by the seat of my pants, but trips that are sudden and lack a complete itinerary are the ones I enjoy the most. My goal might not be to have the most trips, but to savor the ones I do have, remembering them with fondness, and to not get ensnared in the mundane day-to-day cycle of a work schedule.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I live with two other roommates and our apartment is in a constant state of disrepair and for your sake would rather not host another person. However, I plan on updating my status in a couple months when I move into my own place and have no problem hosting people at that time. Between now and then, I'm more than happy to show people Southern California and feel well-prepared to do so after exploring the region for the entire 26 years of my life.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I'm currently seeking my first experience as a Surfer after hearing about this website from a friend who had a successful experience in Spain last summer.

Interests

My main interests center around exploring culture and cuisine. I'm much more interested in discovering local culture and favorite restaurants than seeing typical tourist destinations; although without a doubt I will succumb from time to time, it might not be the overall focus of my trip.

• culture
• cooking
• beer
• coffee
• running
• drinking
• flying
• movies
• guitar
• cycling
• hiking
• rock climbing
• hockey
• swimming
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: East of Eden, A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, 1984, Slaughterhouse-Five, Crime and Punishment, What is the What, A Confederacy of Dunces, Dharma Bums, The Road, The Grapes of Wrath, Of Mice and Men, Siddhartha, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Animal Farm, Brave New World, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Great Gatsby, Catcher in the Rye

Movies: The Godfather I and II, Fight Club, Mighty Ducks I and II, Short Circuit, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Mr. Deeds, Napoleon Dynamite, A New Hope, Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, Team America: World Police, The Big Lebowski, A Beautiful Mind, Castle in the Sky, Spirited Away, many others.

TV: Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, Mr. Show, Futurama, The Simpsons, The Office, Assy McGee, Tim and Eric Awesome Show: Great Job, Arrested Development, Upright Citizens Brigade, Strangers with Candy, Kids in the Hall, LA Kings Hockey, 30 Rock

Music: Bad Religion, Hot Water Music, Weezer, Radiohead, Dead Kennedys, Mozart, Descendents, Alkaline Trio, The Knife, Jawbreaker, Fifteen, NOFX, Bjork, Animal Collective, Anthony and the Johnsons, The Clash, Fugazi, Jeff Buckley

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

There are some amazing cliffs at Salt Creek beach in Dana Point where, after hiking for about thirty to forty minutes, swimming across a small channel, and then climbing up a steep hill lead to some private property that feature a perfect platform to jump off into and land safely in the ocean. Along with the fifty foot freefall, the thrill of being in such a secluded place in the beaches of Orange County stirs an extravagant feeling of superiority to those who haven't yet ventured on the unmarked path.

Teach, Learn, Share

I don't consider myself an extreme expert in anything, but I suppose I could teach someone how to strum simple chords on a guitar, educate about various health ailments, or cook some dank pancakes and scrambled eggs.

Countries I’ve Visited

United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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