Most people describe me as relaxed, warm, open-minded, a good listener and conversationalist. I get along and find it easy to talk with just about anyone.

I have worked at some pretty diverse jobs including Newspaper copyeditor, Jungian Psychology Workshop Administrator, Wedding DJ, Tour Guide, Stock Trader, Landlord, Importer, English/Spanish Teacher and Interpreter. My career has never defined me, though.

For me, life’s most important mission is to know yourself, which I’ve found is best accomplished by knowing others.

In short, I value people, relationships, and experiences. My measure of what constitutes success in life is personal growth: how much I’ve overcome my flaws and become a better, more loving human being. In the end, I believe that’s the most valuable thing we can take with us from this journey called life.

PHILOSOPHY

The love you get = the love you give
Thoughts are things: think positive ones!
Emotional Maturity=how relaxed you are when you are being criticized

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love Couchsurfing because I like to travel authentically and it’s a community of people who tend to be very open and value relationships and experiences.

Interests

Travel, Live Music, Stocks and trading, Psychology, Hiking/Nature/Camping, Yoga, Natural/whole Foods and cooking, Art, Museums, Guitar and Piano

• writing
• reading
• music
• guitar
• hiking
• camping
• teaching
• entrepreneurship
• languages
• psychology
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Most -- alternative, rock, r and b, pop, electronica, post-punk/new wave 80s, downtempo/chill, jazz, bossa nova, new age, world beats and many more.

Movies: tend toward indie films or non-formula ones -- but good, mindless blockbusters are fine too. : )

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Iguazu Falls!

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Stock Investing, Spanish, Portuguese, basics of good writing and editing, where to find amazing deals.
Learn: Guitar, keyboard, Advanced Stock Trading/Analysis
Share: Always!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Positive vibes, good conversation, travel experiences and tips, and any other helpful info, wisdom or contacts I've accumulated in life so far.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Aruba, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Scotland, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Spain, Tunisia, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Virgin Islands, U.S., Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Guatemala, Italy, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States

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