Hi!

If you don't give evidence you have read my profile, you will be denied. Sorry. If you can't take a minute to read about me, you should stay elsewhere. That being said, we love to make new friends, if only for a brief time. The house is 0.8 mi from the bart station, so definitely walkable.

I give back to my hosts and not just take. Please be the same.

I like to connect with new people from my travels and hopefully meet new friends. I stayed with a really nice girl in Palermo for my first couchsurfing and she really turned me on to this because I had such a great time with her. The more I travel, I get the feeling that it's less going through a check list of - yup, I've seen the Eiffel tower, I've seen Big Ben, I've seen the Duomo, the Last Supper, etc - it is about really experiencing the local people, culture, and food. I've seen enough tourist sites, cathedrals, duomos, ruins, etc to last a lifetime. It's more important to meet kind people and make connections - if even for just for a short while. Who knows, we may meet again in another side of the world!

(note: I am NOT looking to date or couch-sexing, if you are not on here just to meet new friends without any other motives, please do not offer to host. I am sorry i have to write this, but I cannot leave this assumed after some unpleasant experiences)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

That feeling where you have only known someone 2 days or less and you are sad about parting. I look forward to hosting fellow travelers who take the spirit of CS to heart. I like to host people who are vibrant, energetic, and fun.

If you are new to CS and have no references, please read these articles:
http://matadornetwork.com/life/18-ways-piss-everybody-couchsurfing/
http://www.thecrowdedplanet.com/simple-guide-couchsurfing-guests/

I will give preference to those who actually read the profile and don't just request a place to stay through copy/paste. During the week, my schedule is out by 7:30am, in bed by 10:30. If you like to party late and sleep in, please find a host that can accommodate that schedule. When I surf, I adhere to my host's schedule and those whom I host should take my schedule into account. I also like to give and not just take. It is not about a place to sleep and a free tour guide; it is about community. Remember what is happening. You(and I) are asking a stranger to take us in - this is a very special relationship. If you expect to get keys to an apartment and come and go as you please, by all means, find a host who can accommodate that. Those who only want to surf and never host, please find a hostel/hotel.

In the first line, please tell me your favorite country you visited and the country with your favorite food! This way I know you have read this and both our expectations are met.

Finally, no, cannot bring a guy/girl you met at the club/bar/disco back to my place for Borat style sexy time. Or any sexy time for that matter. This ain't yo momma's house or a brothel!

Interests

cycling, hiking, animals

• animals
• culture
• dining
• coffee
• partying
• drinking
• clubbing
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

the alchemist, brave new world, requiem for a dream, shawshank redemption, fight club

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have a mini farm that includes a mini goat

Teach, Learn, Share

I am happy to find others who want to converse in English to improve their English speaking skills

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm happy to buy my host dinner/lunch/coffee/drinks so we can share a meal and some fun conversations. I like to give back to my hosts and not just take.

I also love telling others about all the things to do in CA and the Bay Area. It is a really amazing area and there is SO much to do out side of SF. In fact, the really great things are outside of the city itself.

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, England, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States