CURRENT MISSION

Live life to the fullest and to make as many friends as possible.

ABOUT ME

I'm about 2 years out of college and living the dream in Newport Beach sharing a house a block away from the beach and a short distance to the nightlife with 2 of my close friends. I am usually off of work by 3 or 4 and still have a huge chuck of my day to explore. I'm really into doing anything active and always down for an adventure. I'm the type of person that will try everything once and believe that life is for LIVING. My most recent traveling experience was in Costa Rica with 5 of my close friends. We spent 10 days there and I know that I will be going back many times in my life.

My favorite things to do are meeting new people, surfing, biking, hiking, and just about anything outdoors. It doesn't take much for me to have a good time. I constantly try to push myself outside of my comfort level because I feel that is the place where people truly grow.

I try to go through life with an open mind and optimistic attitude.

PHILOSOPHY

Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. I believe that the key to a happy life is a short memory and a positive attitude.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I spread the message encouraging others to enjoy and explore all the amazing opportunities CS has to offer. I also give tips and advice to CSers about finding places in Santa Barbara and staying in California. I have hosted a few times at my previous residence in Huntington Beach. I plan to host a lot more at my place in Newport Beach

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

In 2008 I was between jobs and I moved to Santa Barbara looking for a place of my own. On a couple of weeks notice I surfed at my friends house until I was able to lock down my own place. I stayed about 2 weeks until my lease started.

I couch surfed at 3 different friends' places in California for over 2 weeks while I was on break from school.

My biggest CS experience was when I went to the Boston and New York. That really made my entire trip and I will probably only travel that way from here on out.

Interests

I'm interested in everything involving people and anything active. I will try almost anything once. I enjoy challenging myself and find motivation in others.

• nightlife
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing
• bungee jumping
• skydiving
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

I like stupid comedy. Some of my favorite movies and TV are: Dumb and Dumber, Anchorman, Old School, Role Models, The Office, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Californication.

I love reading autobiographies and anything on self-improvement. I'm really into people, motivation, positive psychology, and sports.
Books: Open, Influence: The psychology of Persuasion, The 4-Hour Workweek, The leadership Challenge, It's Not about the Bike, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, How To Win Friends and Influence People.

I like to listen to almost anything. Mostly stuff with an alternative indie and roots reggae rhythm.
Music: Kings of Leon, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jack Johnson, Dispatch, Pepper, Miike Snow, The Black Keys, Kenny Chesney, The Temptations, The Mama's and Papas, Interpol, The Doors, Dominic Balli, CCR, Al Green, The Pharcyde, People Under The Stairs. ... Just about anything.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went Skydiving in Miami and Bungee Jumping in Monte Verde.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach me something!!!

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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