CURRENT MISSION

Live and learn!

ABOUT ME

I am currently on a trip around the world. I have traveled so far through SE Asia and now I am in China. I will be heading across Russia and through Eastern Europe, down to South Africa, and then over through South America. I am looking to make better connections with the cultures and cities I visit and hope couchsurfing can help me get a glimpse. I look forward to returning the favor when I get home to the US in 2013.

I have traveled extensively through the USA and can also give advice if needed, although no couch to offer right now.

My friends would tell you that I am adventurous and always ready for a good time. I love food, wine, beer, and the great outdoors.

PHILOSOPHY

Eat, drink, and be merry!

Learning is best done by experience.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm hoping to start participating by surfing first, considering I don't have a couch to offer right now.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Let's see how is goes. I get along with everyone and love learning from people I meet, so I think this will be a positive experience. I have only heard good things.

Interests

Things that grab my attention are good conversation and new and different points of view on the world. I stay engaged through travel and by setting small goals for myself. For example, getting my scuba certification, taking classes, or signing up for a run or triathlon to keep me motivated. I like to push my limits and value learning. Otherwise I enjoy spending time with friends and family, movies and reading. No surprises there.

• dining
• wine
• beer
• triathlon
• running
• drinking
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• eating out
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• surfing
• scuba diving

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I find small things in life generally leave me awestruck. Like the kindness of the Chinese people I have met in the past few days and their generosity of spirit in helping me find my way around eventhough I know almost no chinese. Or seeing my neice every few months and the growth and progress she has made. Or meeting a French couple who are biking the great mountain ranges of the world, when sometimes I consider a bus a long journey. These small things give me inspiration.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, China, Guatemala, Laos, New Zealand, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States