CURRENT MISSION

I am heading to Europe for the first time. I have 2 main objectives. First will be to reconnect with my Italian and Sicilian roots and heritage. The other will be to experience as much racing and WRC action as I can while I am there.

ABOUT ME

OK, so here's the quick run down....
I was born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1972. My dad was born there too, but he was one of only 2 of his family born in the states. My mom was born in Italy and came to the US when she was 16. Both of my parents have passed; my mom when I was very young. I became a father when I was only 17 and a single father just a year later. I put myself through college a few years after that and graduated with a teaching degree. I then moved to California where I started a company that produced and edited video and TV Commercials and eventually gave in to my desire to race cars and started my current business building and racing rally and road racing cars.

PHILOSOPHY

Don't sweat the petty thing, but always pet the sweaty things :)
Honestly, I take life seriously, but I don't take myself too seriously and I am drawn to those who feel the same way. I have strong opinions, but I am not self righteous and I have a sense of humor about myself, others, and the world in general. As long as people are good, to themselves, to others, to the world around them, I don't much care what motivates them or how they came to decide what is good and what is not. Human consciousness and respect is very important to me. I do not prescribe to any religion, but I am also very Karma conscious as I do believe that the energy you put out in to the universe comes back to you in kind. I do not lie, steal or cheat and I do not tolerate those who do. I have no time, room , or energy for those things in my life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I will eventually be able to open up my house (when I return from my adventure) to anyone whom desires to travel to beautiful San Diego, CA.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

None yet, but very excited to get started.

Interests

Race cars, photography, good movies, live music, The Steelers,

• pets
• photography
• running
• movies
• tv
• traveling
• cars
• music
• live music
• business
• religion

Music, Movies, and Books

I am a huge fan of George Carlin, his philosophies, perspectives and his ability to maintain a humorous attachment to just about anything. As he said, anything can be funny, depending on where you put the emphasis :)
I am also a huge fan of Hunter S. Thompson. If you don't know, you should. If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Raising my son as a mere child myself has been the greatest experience of my life. However, I have never and will never feel as if I've peaked or I am finished. There is always more life out there to live. If you are looking for details, we can talk when we hang out :)

Teach, Learn, Share

Damn, I've been through so much and not to sound egotistical, but I have so much to offer. I am looking forward to sharing my experience and perspective on people, the world, America, and Americans and in turn finally, FINALLY having the opportunity to experience a more worldly perspective and international attitude. The US is a very good and very bad place all at once and I am so very open and willing to learn how others see the people of this country and offer up an inside perspective in exchange. More importantly, I want to learn everything I can about what I call "The Real World". I believe that Americans are fed a very engineered perspective of the rest of the world and I am tired of feeling that way. I want to know what the world thinks of this place; to get on the outside and look in as I don't believe much of what is fed to me from any side.

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