CURRENT MISSION

To meet some great people and learn about how they live.

ABOUT ME

I live in Kailua Kona on the big island of Hawaii. The beaches, hiking and snorkeling are amazing here and I love camping close to the beach. I am learning to play the ukulele and I love the warm hawaiian people. I have lived in Hawaii, Oregon, New York, Virginia, the Netherlands and Australia. I really love to travel and talk to people from other places.

PHILOSOPHY

I guess my personal philosophy would have to be the golden rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. I think that is a good way to live your life because it should make you care about other people because you would like people to care about you.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I can host people now but it will be my first time hosting so I want to see how it goes.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have had two great couchsurfing experiences so far. They were both highlights of my trip and I cannot imagine my trip without them. My favorite part about couchsurfing is having new friends in such a short period of time. I also had a much richer experience because I was able to meet local everyday kind of people and not tour guides or other travelers.

Interests

I try to go snorkeling at lease three times a week. I just really love the water. Watching the spinner dolphins in Kahalu'u bay is a highlight to living here. I completed my first marathon almost three years ago and I really enjoyed the runner´s high I got from training for the Marathon. My next Marathon is in December in Honolulu. I also enjoy diving, hiking and most outdoor activities. Reading and chilling too.

• marathon
• flying
• reading
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• scuba diving
• snorkeling
• tourism
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: The Count of Montecristo, Strictly Ballroom, Zoolander, The wedding singer, So I married an axe murderer.
Music: Classical, popular and everything in between.
Books: Agatha Christie, The geographer´s library, The messenger, I enjoy a lot of John Steinbeck´s books and really like the book I read by his son Thomas Steinbeck called A soundless Sea. Ted Dekker´s books are really great and are guaranteed to keep me guessing most of the way. Ronald Dahl´s books, Jane Austen´s books, wuthering heights, Jane Eyre. I have a lot more books in there but I guess I should just say I love to read.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I lived in Australia my boss let me fly the plane on the sheep and cattle station, not by myself! I was also at the station for lamb marking and crotching of the sheep. At the station I participated in some big sheep and cattle musters that were amazing.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have my ukulele that I could teach you some chords or extra gear to go for a snorkel at my favorite local beach.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Netherlands, United States