CURRENT MISSION

I'm biking from Jacksonville, FL to my new home in San Jose, CA.

ABOUT ME

I'm always looking for the next big adventure. I recently got back from climbing Kilimanjaro in Africa. My fiance recently got a job in CA, so I'll be biking out to meet him. I've driven the country before, and I love being able to really see what the people in each state are like, it sure beats flying!

PHILOSOPHY

In college, I had everything planned out, my engineering career, my military service, etc. But I hated the thought of it. I was so miserable and depresed, I just wanted to give up. But then I figured, if I'm just going to throw everything away, why not try something outrageous just for the hell of it? So I quit school and took up cosemtology, of all things. I started cycling and hiking, and went to Africa by myself, something I've always wanted to do. I haven't looked back since.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm totally new to couch surfing, but for my cross country trip, I thought it would be great to meet new people and maybe share this experience with other cyclists.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

None. Hopefully this trip changes that.

Interests

Cycling, hiking, rock climbing, kayaking....anything exciting.

• coloring
• flying
• cycling
• hiking
• kayaking
• surfing
• rock climbing
• engineering

Music, Movies, and Books

I never met a book I didn't like. But some favorites are Hitchiker's Guide and Harry Potter. I listen to any pop/rock, but I have a soft spot for the Backstreet Boys. It's sad, I know. My favorites movies are Big Fish and 300.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went to Kenya by myself and spent 2 weeks climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and going on safari.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you to fix a bicycle and make a gourmet meal over a campfire. I could also tell you what hair cut and color will make your eyes stand out. =) But I'm young, I need to learn a lot more before I can start passing on knowledge.

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