(At A Local Travel Anonymous Meeting)
Me: "Hi, I'm James... and I'm a travel addict."
Everyone: "Hi James"

I fully embrace that Couchsurfing is not just a free accommodation. I do it for the cultural exchange and getting the "insider scoop" into a city/region. I will make an effort to get to know you. It's a social thing for me. I will respect your home and your rules during my stay.

On a related note, I'm on this daring adventure (LIFE) to meet people and broaden my knowledge of this fine world. I yearn to meet a wide variety of people during my travels.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's a better way to travel. It's a cool way to immerse myself in local culture. It's also better than sleeping on the street, even though you could still meet lots of people that way I would assume.

Like I said... I am no freeloader! I'll help you out if I stay with you. I have two hands for doing dishes, two feet for sweeping, and a radiant smile to brighten up the room*. I also want to host people right now but my accommodations aren't great, and nobody seems to come to Windsor for holiday (hmm, not sure why).

Interests

• writing
• singing
• blogging
• guitar
• business
• solo travel
• budget travel
• marketing
• online marketing
• copywriting
• choral singing
• public speaking
• digital marketing

Music, Movies, and Books

Pink Floyd, Queen, Electronic Ambient, Van Halen, Yes, Bach's Organ Works, Liturgical Choir, Classical Guitar Pieces, Gregorian Chant, Sea Shanties, Ravi Shankar, Kiowa Love Flute, The Choir of New College, Oxford, Empire of the Sun, Elton John

I am a bass choir member with a great appreciation for all choral music. I believe voice is the most beautiful instrument. I am also a novice guitar player with an intention to play classical guitar at a high level soon.

Recently I read: East of Eden, Losing My Virginity (by Sir Richard Brandson, founder of Virgin Group), Tested Advertising Methods, and Vagabonding.

My recently watched movies include: American Beauty, The Who's Tommy, The Lobster, and Rogue One, Saving Private Ryan, About Time.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I competed at the Robotics World Championships in St. Louis Missouri, U.S.A.

I sat in the Prime Minister of Canada's seat in the House of Commons.

I played the Grinch in "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" in Grade 5.

I've been to Chernobyl

Took a boat across the Black Sea

Been on the radio

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach...
English stuff if you so desire.
Guitar (if you have one).
How to incorporate written asides in your work (hint: it's not hard).

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have a jovial spirit.
I can share stories of life in rural Canada (not for the faint of heart).
I can make a *mean* paper airplane.
I can cook the traditional Canadian dish of Spaghetti (LOL).
I can also bake a tremendous batch of cookies or Apple crisp

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Georgia, Germany, Moldova, Morocco, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada