CURRENT MISSION

more of a creed i'd say but investing in people, listening and not judging them period. like pablo coello put it, everyone has their own personal legend that needs fulfilling; everyone has a story and as a writer what drives me is sharing and listening to those stories.
my faith tells me that there is only one Judge and i am at peace in knowing that i'm commended to love and have compassion for others. easier said than done hahaa and trust that this does not come easy, but i feel like i'm getting better at it 👍🏽

ABOUT ME

i graduated from uni a few years back and what was supposed to be a short stint with virgin america has now become 7+ years. during my time at virgin i've travelled to over 47 countries, made life-long friendships across many borders, gotten denge twice, been interrogated & had my gear confiscated by cuban customs officials, spent nights in countless airport/train terminals, and yet i can't quite get enough.

in the middle of all of this, i found time to go back to school and i became a sound mixer. ive been mixing professionally for over a year now and its been great because i now get paid to travel! i love working for the airline and recording sound for docs & movies and in my spare time, when i actually get some, i also prose.

PHILOSOPHY

follower of Christ. akuna matata. hope & love y'all

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

i was born and raised in los angeles, i know her like the back of my hand. and although i cant offer accommodations, i am more than willing to show you around this beautiful city. i have a small suv that fits 3-4 people max so if we're both in town just holler at ya boy.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

none. YET!

Interests

writing, new passport stamps, reading scripture, running, rugby, planes, spicy food, beer, tacos/burritos, beach

• writing
• education
• dining
• cooking
• beer
• running
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• investing
• stamps
• rugby
• teaching
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

it changes and the range just keeps getting wider. i like mostly everything with an upbeat tempo. from beethoven to the shins. darius rucker to interpol. music is my oxygen, maybe my vice.
ok ok, maybe i draw the line at skrillex...

old school, super troopers, lost in translation, starship troopers, robocop 1 & 2, total recall(80's version) the list goes on. it gets progressively worse

anything hemingway, c.s lewis, borges, coehlo, gabriel g. marquez, frankl and the scriptures.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

got taken by a rip current in busan and didn't die.

Teach, Learn, Share

a lifetime ago i graduated from uni with an english major degree with two emphasis: creative writing and english education. i can tutor people on their writing skills and give constructive feedback in regards to the writing process.

most recently i've become well versed in the world of live sound recording. i know how to record sound and dialogue in challenging situations and can operate most production mixers and wireless systems. i also have a knack at mic'ing talent and getting the best sound.

what else...i'm not much of a cook but i can make a mean pb&j 👌🏽

What I Can Share with Hosts

did i mention my pb&j skills?

seriously, all i have are stories, respect, a keen taste for good beer and two ears at the ready

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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