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Overview
About Me
Born on the east coast in Baltimore, Maryland, then moved to a small town in Nebraska, and finally ended up in Phoenix, Arizona in 1995.
Graduated from high school in 2003, and eventually got an Associates Degree at Southwestern College in Phx before eventually realizing my passion for entrepreneurship and business.
I've worked in many different career fields, and am a big fan of experiencing lots and at least trying out many things. In 2013 I co-founded an audio/video production studio and have been loving every minute of it. I am also working on a few other business ventures including an advertisement agency and bakery (of all things).
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
I love to travel, and I love having the opportunity to experience the culture and meet the people of the places that I visit. It makes the trips so much more interesting when you can actually engage in the culture somewhat. Couch surfing offers a lot of this, so it's why I'm on here.
Interests
I enjoy reading, tv/film, videography, photography, entrepreneurship, traveling, hiking, outdoor sports (especially volleyball) and spending time with good friends. I love doing volunteer work and am currently on the board for a non-profit organization that helps battered and abused children. Additionally, I've also acted for most of my life and enjoyed being a part of numerous stage and commercial performances.
- culture
- photography
- reading
- tv
- traveling
- volunteer work
- outdoor activities
- hiking
- surfing
- skydiving
- sports
- volleyball
- business
- entrepreneurship
- volunteering
Music, Movies, and Books
Music: I like lots of different kinds. Some favorite bands include Muse, Foster the People, Two Door Cinema Club.
Movies: The Dark Knight, Frankenstein, King Kong (1933 film), Braveheart, Scott Pilgrim vs The World, Terminator 2, The Godfather I & II, 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Good The Bad The Ugly.
Books: The Bible, Endurance -Shackelton's Incredible Journey, Lord of the Rings, Tom Jones by Henry Fielding, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain.
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
Top 3:
Volunteering at a health clinic in Waliso, Ethiopia.
Sang at Carnegie Hall.
Skydiving (2 times!)
Teach, Learn, Share
Adobe Photoshop, Premier Pro, & After Effects. Production techniques for audio, video, and photography.
Countries I’ve Visited
Argentina, Ethiopia, Japan, Mexico, United States
Countries I’ve Lived In
United States