CURRENT MISSION

To live a vibrant and brilliant life!
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ABOUT ME

I am "Vic" in the corporate world, working as an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Engineer since 2009. We can talk about CFB Boilers, Cranes, O&M of border security investigation, or about my current job in the field of super yacht design in the marine industry.

Most of my friends, however, know me as "Erald". I get all kinds of description, from very "outgoing" to being so "introvert", from being "hyperactive" to a person who like to "hibernate", the only common ground is that I'm at peace and i'm happy. If there's one thing i'll be thankful of, being part of this community, is that coming in terms with myself.

... and yeah! I'm raising the rainbow flag for gender equality and acceptance without exception.

Couchsurfing is a diverse community of people. I've met a lot of genuine and life-appreciating individuals, enjoying life has to offer and taking risks infinitely. It's just amazing.

Note: If you're planning to surf in my place, please check "My Home" description and copy and paste at least one of the things you can do in my home town in your message request. Please mention my whole name: "Victor Gerald".
See you!

PHILOSOPHY

Just live life as life, don't live according to its complications.

Our time on earth is limited to worry things and trying to control everything. Sometimes we have to accept things as they are, Let people live their lives as they want, and try to live life in a less stressful way (If possible, a peaceful way).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Spreading and Living a "couchsurfing" way of life.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Couchsurfing, for me, is more than hosting and surfing. It's a way of connecting and embracing "strangers" and the differences between you two.

Joined several gathering and events in most of places I've visited under these awesome groups:
1. Couchsurfing Philippines -Manila, Quezon City, Cebu
2. Couchsurfing Singapore
3. Couchsurfing Kuala Lumpur
4. Couchsurfing Bangkok
5. Couchsurfing Amsterdam

Hosting Experience:
1. House of the Red Couch (though most of them are family to me :) )
2. Stephanie -Belgium
3. Kosuke -Japan
4. Thomas- Germany

Surfing Experience
1. Angelica -Rizal, Philippines
2. Tsootsai -Baguio City, Philippines
3. Iosif - Pasay City, Philippines
4. House of The Red Couch (regular surfer) -Makati City, Philippines
5. Chineto -Bangkok, Thailand
6. Tom -Taipei, Taiwan
7. Robin -Taipei, Taiwan
8. Thomas/Fabi -Berlin, Germany

Interests

I am interested in all types of outdoor activities: Travelling, Camping, Diving, Running, Mountaineering to name some. I am afraid of heights and open water but i see to it that these will not impede me to experience awesome activities.

Also, I am into partying, chilling, drinking, Watching random people on the streets, Observing different things, Books, Coffee, Nature, Vintage or just feeling that the earth is moving under my feet, in other words: anything.

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Horror, Documentary, Sci-fi, suspense thriller, movie series, manga, animes, cartoons and anything Musical.

Music: Celtic, Gregorian, Soul, Acapella, Choral, Disco.

Books: I read everything informative, useful and those that take me into another world.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Year 2007, I "saved" a friend that is drowning in an open water which also almost cost my life. I didn't know how to swim that time, but my instinct told me to go for her and try whatever I can do. Luckily, there were good souls (children aged 7-12, 7 of them) who saw and rescued the two of us before the wave almost took our lives. After that, I pushed myself to learn how to swim, but the fear of swimming in the open water haven't left me ever since.

or Climbing the most technical mountain in the Philippines: Mt. Guiting-Guiting in Sibuyan Island, Romblon.

Teach, Learn, Share

TEACH

Ilokano way of cooking Filipino dishes, tips on visiting the north of the Philippines (Ilocos, Pangasinan, parts of Cordillera) or perhaps anything from my work.

LEARN
1. How to play Ukulele
2. Sustainable way of living
3. Fire Dancing

SHARE
Let's talk anything under the sun and share experiences about our existence.

What I Can Share with Hosts

any help that is within my ability, I can adapt to people and situations' demand.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Cambodia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore

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