CURRENT MISSION

To see and explore as much as I can while in this body

ABOUT ME

I'm a 29 year old guy who was raised by artists and went into healthcare...Weird but I think I bring that outlook with me in working with people. That is, that expressive, creative, very human aspect with me. I have a degree in psychology, I studied film, I am working on a masters in counseling (holistic) and another masters in healthcare administration.

I currently work helping people with developmental disabilities. I like the work, it's rewarding, though I hope to eventually get a Ph.D in school psychology or perhaps transpersonal psychology and to educated and practice.

My mother is from France but I have never been. I want to go there as well as every other country in Europe and every other country in the world for that matter! Sometimes I wish I could just shirk all responsibilities and be a nomad for a few years...maybe some day I will!

PHILOSOPHY

See the whole person, be present! Honest, clear, respectful communication is the only genuine form.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I just started but I like hosting people and showing off my state. I have been cross country about a dozen times and I am going to Europe in a few months so I thought it might be a good time to get linked in here.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

As far as couchsurfing, just with friends. I will say that I am prone to cleaning and tidying when staying over, as it's just common courtesy!

Interests

Hiking, camping, walks, biking, rock climbing as of late, fencing, films, games, psychology, philosophy, history, anthropology, getting a feel for a new place and taking in my surroundings.

• movies
• cycling
• equestrian
• hiking
• camping
• fencing
• rock climbing
• anthropology
• history
• psychology
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Wes Anderson, Frederico Fellini, Akira Kurosawa, Michel Gondry...Tolkien, Jung, Hafez, Capra...All Music, minus bad pop, big on the Beatles, Radiohead, Frank Zappa, DeBussy, Holst,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I fought with a steel two-handed sword in 90lbs of steel armor in Las Vegas a couple of years ago.

I've hiked, horseback rode, white-water rafted, and hot air ballooned all around the Rocky Mountains.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would be happy to show people some meditative techniques, talk about holistic perspectives in psychology and human interaction, as well as showing some aspects of medieval European swordsmanship.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States