Hi my name is Jarrod. I am from Vancouver, Canada. I love acting, the ocean, nature, animals, and all types of food (especially fresh fruit) I also like to read, exercise, watch movies, and spend time with good friends and family. I like to goof around and have fun, I try not to take life too seriously. I want to meet new people and experience new things. I am an open book :-)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm embarking on my first backpacking journey in Oct. 2016 across Nicaragua. I would like to see all the beautiful sites that this wonderful country has to offer. At the same time, i'm really looking to connect with locals to learn about their lives and the culture. I would also like to share aspects of my journey through life with others.

Interests

• animals
• wildlife
• singing
• acting
• dancing
• running
• reading
• hiking
• scuba diving
• snorkeling
• swimming
• eating
• friends
• laughing
• biking
• cuddling
• stand up comedy
• driving
• family
• love
• healthy eating
• nutrition
• sunshine
• the beach
• weight lifting

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: The Matrix, Inception, Interstellar, The Dark Knight, Seven Pounds, True Lies, The Mask, Kramer vs Kramer, Godfather Part I & II, Heat, Insomnia. Pretty much anything with Leonardo di Caprio, Al Pacino, Robert de Niro, and Robin Williams.
Books: Chronicles of Narnia, The Power of Now, The Alchemist.
Music: Pop, hip hop/R&B, rock & alternative, jazz, latin, folk, classical

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A school of big fish let me swim with them for half an hour when I was snorkeling in the Caribbean once. It was an amazing experience!

Teach, Learn, Share

Open to learning anything new. I really want to learn Spanish! . I have started but do not know much. It has been a crazy time lately trying to fit it in. Also I need to take my 4 open water dives to complete my PADI certification so plan on going to Little Corn to do that.
I have my TESL so I can teach English. I used to be a swimming instructor and lifeguard, and I can teach acting and how to workout properly. I know a lot about nutrition and healthy eating.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I passion, excitement and love for life. I am an actor, so have done numerous commercials and tv shows which people seem to be excited to hear about. I am incredibly open and kind, and really just want to experience life to the fullest while connecting with others and have a good time. I believe in love, spirituality, and authenticity. Oh and partying every now and then is good times too! ;-)

Countries I’ve Visited

Cayman Islands, Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada