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Overview

  • 20 references 15 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Arabic, French, German, Spanish
  • 36, Male
  • Member since 2009
  • Electrical Engineering Student
  • B.A. in Linguistics, some graduate work, and explorer of ...
  • From Buffalo, NY, USA
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Seek truth and deliver it.

ABOUT ME

Self-taught pianist with a bit of organized instruction mixed in. Admirer of all language(s) and master of none - although I do speak English pretty well.

Like many folks, I have a multitude of fleeting interests. Some stick. Every day is different. Every breath is a new opportunity.

PHILOSOPHY

Stop -
Close your eyes -
Examine your thoughts -
Reflect -
Disengage -
Empty your mind -
Perform -

What you do can influence who you are, and
Who you are can influence what you do.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have hosted surfers for several years and have surfed plenty in Toronto and NE US.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My family has hosted several people from various parts of the world in my childhood. And I think that they are a good example for that reason - they are hospitable. From these experiences I have met some pretty amazing people and have learned about many different cultures.

My first hosting experience by myself was with three guys from Brazil, Japan, and Germany back in October of 2009.

I hosted four folks from the Toronto area in Summer of 2012 and have been friends with them since. I've also surfed in Toronto and made new friends as well.

Interests

music, philosophy, engineering, renewable energy, conversing, art & symbolism, food, brewing, bicycle rides (!), humor

  • arts
  • performing arts
  • dining
  • music
  • engineering

Music, Movies, and Books

Anything that is visually or pragmatically thought-provoking or insightful or unique. As far as music goes, I would also go for a dope beat or rhythm sans lyrics.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In college, I had a couple places where I would go in the middle of the night to breathe spiritually. I would like to find places like this all over the world.

Teach, Learn, Share

-Distinguish between the properties of matter, life, and perception.
-Learn about you and strive for eternal truth.
-Appreciate others' perceptions as unique from yours.
-Never stop experiencing and learning.
-Never stop doing.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Canada, France, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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