CURRENT MISSION

To make it into Naval Aviation

ABOUT ME

I'm a pretty laid back guy that loves the outdoors and adventure. My passion in life is flying, so I try to get up and do that as often as possible. I also enjoy Scuba diving, backpacking, camping, and working out at the gym. I love to travel to new countries and experience new cultures. I lean towards optimism and always enjoy a good laugh.

PHILOSOPHY

Never give up on anything... constantly work toward your goals and bettering yourself. Realize the utility of helping others and working as a team. Live outside of yourself. See and experience as much as you can.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I usually crash on the Palm Springs city ambassador's couch!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

semi-seasoned veteran

Interests

Flying, military, backpacking, hiking, camping, canoeing, canyoneering, rifle/pistol shooting, paintball, PT, reading, computers, scuba diving, swimming, water sports, hockey, writing, travel.

• writing
• working out
• flying
• paintball
• aviation
• reading
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• canoeing
• camping
• hunting
• paintballing
• scuba diving
• sports
• hockey
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Cold Mountain, Top Gun, Flight of the Intruder, The Edge, Dead Poets Society, Keeping the Faith.

Music: Filter, P.O.D., Third Eye Blind, the good late 90s alternative, classic rock and 80s, ambient/atmospheric, classical.

Books: Anything by Jay Stout, Ward Carroll, Robert Gandt, Tom Clancy, Keith Douglas, or James Bradley.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked the Cactus to Clouds trail here in Palm Springs! 22 Miles in one day!

Teach, Learn, Share

The tomahawk was originally developed and used by Germanic Tribes, mostly the Franks, in the 6th - 8th Centuries AD. This weapon was referred to as the "Francisca" by the Spanish who observed the Franks in battle. The Franks occupied modern day France, whose name is related to "Francisca", the name of the weapon. In the mid-18th Century, over a thousand years later, the French would pass this weapon to the Native Americans, who would use it to great effect against the British in the French and Indian War.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States

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