CURRENT MISSION

To share in some great experiences with other CS's, so we can show the world that friendship, camaraderie and love for culture has no boundaries.

ABOUT ME

I have been fortunate to come across so many exciting and inspirational people over the last 35 years. I believe that we can learn so much from others and their experiences can help shape our views of the world, making us a more connected world. This has led to many amazing adventures and opportunities I never thought I would have a chance to experience. I come from a learning background, and enjoy the chance to find out about people and places.

PHILOSOPHY

"Stop trying to impress others with the things that you own. Begin inspiring them by the way that you LIVE."

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

My wife has been participating in couch surfing for some time now. She introduced me to this amazing community and since then we have hosted over well over 100 CS. She is an International Wedding Planner and I have been in education for over 15 years. Her slight nudge into this community, has expanded my joy for hosting couch surfers, and sparked an interest to travel myself. Since then we have been to Alaska, Thailand, London, Wales, and each trip just further cements my belief in humanity.
COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Currently, my participation in couch surfing has been through the encouragement of my better half. She has traveled the world via CS and has shared so many of her experiences with me. Once we decided to cohabitate I had my first CS experience in no time. We hosted a great group of "friends" from Germany and I could not have asked for a better group for my first time. Since that experience I am proud to say we have hosted over 30 people since then. I am HOOKED!

Interests

Travel,Meeting new and interesting people, Painting, DIY, Music, Exercising, Romantic Comedies (I know), Working out, Road Trips, Stand Up Comedies, Kayaking, Guitars (Still Learning), Poetry, Self-Help Books, Records, Good Food, Wine, Cigars, Laughing, Nice Clothes, Learning, Planning, Nice Scotch, Indianapolis...... (this will be workable list)

• culture
• books
• poetry
• design
• diy
• education
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• desserts
• exercise
• working out
• clothing
• technology
• traveling
• painting
• music
• kayaking
• surfing
• business
• teaching
• road trips

Music, Movies, and Books

I had a fun childhood so first and foremost I love anything 80's. Yes, Prince, Breakfast Club, Can't Buy Me Love, Howard the Duck, Superfudge, Choose your own adventure books, and Goonies.

MUSIC: Jay Z, John Lee Hooker, Pink Floyd, Don Williams, John Melencamp, Santana, Led Zep, John Coltrane, Doobie Brothers, Frank Sinatra, Beastie Boys,Mumford and Sons, Rage Against the Machine, Sade, BB King, and I have started a nice collection of records about a year ago.

MOVIES: Man this list would be way too long. How about I just say Quentin Tarantino, Mel Brooks, Cohen Brothers and Independent Movies.

BOOKS: Survivor, Outliers,Blink, Pumpkin Plan, 48 Strategies of War, The Old Man and the Sea, Bushido, The Art of War, Think and Grow Rich, Law of Attraction,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

June of 2016, My wife and I got married in the desserts of Marrakech Morocco. We backpacked from USA to Marrakech, from there we visited Madrid, Barcelona, and Minorca. This sights and sounds during that trip will be forever imbedded into my memories. So will my love for travel and expereince.

Teach, Learn, Share

JetSetState- I am starting a Lifestyle design company that shares the wonderful experiences of travel and culture, so other's can examine their life and goals, and think about making things possible NOW instead of later. This consists of developing the mindset and philosophy to make this reality. So I enjoy learning about local culture, beliefs, day-to-day activities, and how business remain sustainable.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My current job consist of designing and developing companies for sustainable growth. My passion is helping small business understand these tactics so they can take advantage of the shift in technology. I will give solutions for every aspect of simplifying your business.

Besides that, I love to cook!!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, China, Costa Rica, England, Jamaica, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Thailand, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States