CURRENT MISSION

experience the world, forge my own path

ABOUT ME

I am currently travelling in Southeast Asia while working an online business from anywhere and everywhere. Bali and the Philippines are my main bases for the next couple months and it's been a blast so far.

I grew up in rural central PA and it was quiet and safe but BORING. Since studying abroad in London and getting a taste of travel, I crave excitement and want to experience everything the world has to offer.

In May 2010 I embarked on a 2 week service trip to the Philippines and it was truly life-changing. We helped build a house, delivered 10,000 pounds of rice and sponsored the education of children. I will never forget the many new friends I made and the amazing experiences in my short time there.

I fully realized how lucky I am to have the opportunities given to me, and I am not going to waste them.

PHILOSOPHY

The default 9-5 work life is not for me. I am building my life so that I can live and work from anywhere (inspired by the 4 hour workweek).

"If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?" And whenever the answer has been 'No' for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something....

Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose.... There is no reason not to follow your heart." - Steve Jobs

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

At the moment I am going to meet up with other surfers on my travels, in the future I want to host people

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Some helpful advice from Toronto Couchsurfers
Karaoke and Salsa dancing in Munich
Night out in Prague
Meetups in Bali

Interests

Traveling
Karate
Weightlifting
Yoga
Dance
Computers
Investing
Entrepreneurship

• dancing
• salsa dancing
• education
• yoga
• traveling
• investing
• karaoke
• skydiving
• business
• teaching
• entrepreneurship

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies:
Get Him to the Greek, Inception, Toy Story 3, District 9, The Dark Knight, Ironman, Finding Nemo, Borat, Fight Club, The Matrix, Grandma's Boy, 300, Donnie Darko, Superbad, Jurassic Park, Harold & Kumar

Music:
Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, David Guetta, Kid Cudi, Smashing Pumpkins, Muse, Fischerspooner, The Postal Service, Daft Punk, MGMT, Ulrich Schnauss, 3OH!3, Passion Pit

Books:
The 4-Hour Workweek, George Orwell, Catcher In The Rye, Harry Potter

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed the active Taal Volcano in the Philippines.
Jumped out of a plane, skydiving is as awesome as you think it is.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach - anything I can
Learn - get to know the locals
Share - my experiences

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Philippines, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States

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