CURRENT MISSION

To see the world and make friends everywhere I go :)

ABOUT ME

I am German/Cuban and a recent mechanical enginering and business grad from Cornell. When I'm not in frigid Ithaca, I spend my time on the sandy shores of Miami. I like to spend my time adventuring on my road bike, swimming, traveling, sharing food and drinks with friends, dancing, laughing, and being outdoors. I will be working in Houston as a subsea engineer but have postponed those plans to backpack in Europe for a month or two. Currently I am spending my last summer in Ithaca taking a Quantum course and helping Cornell establish a new Startup-NY program that will help start-ups launch their businesses tax-free. My goal is to live my life with a lot of laughter, adventure, and wisdom :)

Soy las ganas de vivir, las ganas de cruzar
Las ganas de conocer lo que hay después del mar
Yo espero que mi boca nunca se calle
También espero que las turbinas
De este avión nunca me fallen

No tengo todo calculado, ni mi vida resuelta
Solo tengo una sonrisa y espero una de vuelta
Yo confío en el destino y en la marejada
Yo no creo en la iglesia pero creo en tu mirada

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_zZmsFZDaM

PHILOSOPHY

I live to be happy. I'm very interested in Buddhism but I don't consider myself religious.

If money weren't an issue, I would spend my life travelling the world. 30 days in each country..meeting people, immersing myself in different cultures, and gaining perspective. If time weren't an issue, i'd love to also learn as much as I can about every topic imaginable.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I would be more than happy to meet a fellow traveler and share a few drinks, laughs, and stories!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

So far I have had nothing but positive experiences with CS. From beautiful boat rides in South Carolina, to trespassing Quebec's Montmorency falls at midnight, to attending a private party at a theater in Montreal, and having a delicious homecooked meal with a host in Laval... I feel so lucky to have met such wonderful hosts throughout my travels. My goal is to give back as much as I can to this wonderful community of travelers.

Interests

languages, comedy, aeronautics, space, bookstores, cafes, cooking, wine, jazz, scary movies, swimming, good beer, a toasty fire, exploring the outdoors, animals, tutoring, volunteer work, trying out new hobbies, meditation, buddhism, and traveling

• animals
• theater
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• meditation
• partying
• drinking
• aviation
• boating
• movies
• traveling
• volunteer work
• socializing
• jazz
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• backpacking
• buddhist
• swimming
• business
• engineering
• languages
• mathematics
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
Jane Eyre, Cosmos, 1984, The Buddha Said, Series of Unfortunate Events, The Universe in a Single Atom, etc...

Movies:
Samsara, Rain Man, Gravity, Mary and Max, Coraline, A Beautiful Mind, James and the Giant Peach, 21, etc..

Music:
Frank Sinatra, Loui Armstrong, Eric Satie, Alt-J, Bonobo, Miles Davis, Rammstein, Cro, Marteria, The Foals, The Strokes, Gorillaz, Jarabe de Palo, Gypsy Kings, Sting, Brazilian music (pandora station hah), etc..

Food: Sushi, Indian, Tapas, Hispanic Food, German Food, etc...

Things i'm interested in learning more about:
portuguese, brewing beer, kitesurfing, flying (hoping on taking classes next year), astronomy, sailing, snowboarding, etc..

Teach, Learn, Share

I think my humour and my smiles are something that i can share. (and perhaps I can help a surfer with math or learning spanish or german haha)

I'd love to share jokes with somebody..maybe learn about Buddhism too. I'm definitly interested in hearing about travel stories!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Canada, Cuba, Italy, Netherlands, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States