Motivated, Extroverted, Go-Getting, Avid Reader, Nerd.

I am motivated to succeed in all aspects of my life. I motivate others around me to become involved and make a difference for the greater community. I have a zeal for history (it's what I studied in school) and am known as an old soul. As John Wooden says, "Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out."

I am extroverted and love to learn from others and get out of my comfort zone to try experience new things.

I am a go-getter. From various experiences, I have learned profit and success comes from hard work and risks. I'm independent and strong-willed, and go after what I want.

I am an avid reader and true biblophile. Books are my friends, and I devour them all. Biographies are my favorite.

I am a nerd. I also like nerds. Smarties are welcome too.

Live with my best friend and life partner Shaldon. We are good company.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Love to expand my network and share new experiences! I need to get out.

Interests

Firm proponent of Voltaire's " Happiness lies in the cultivation of the garden." My interests reflect how I cultivate that garden.

• writing
• coffee
• exercise
• thrifting
• reading
• puzzles
• hiking
• basketball
• business
• history
• beaches
• nature
• tea
• learning
• meeting new people
• words
• live concerts
• classic rock

Music, Movies, and Books

Classic rock from the 60's/70's such as the Stones, the Doors, the Beatles, the Who, Zeppelin, Foreigner, Boston, Fleetwood Mac, the Beach Boys, America, Metallica (the list continues and is too long so I'm going to switch); some deep house like Black Coffee or Bicep, some hip hop from the Fugees to Nas to Biggie; and greats like Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson. Sinatra.

Movies - Shawshank Redemption, Lord of the Rings, Casablanca, Audrey Hepburn films, Martin Scorsese, Stanley Kubrick, and Guy Ritchie films

Books: Too many, but some classics include anything by Robert Greene, The Alchemist, Count of Monte Cristo, The Richest Man in Babylon, Mindset, The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck, Shantaram, Kafka on Shore, Catcher in the Rye, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Vanity Fair, Harry Potter

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Been to all 50 states!

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm a voracious reader and lover of history. I have a lot to learn, and lots of random knowledge to share. I'm looking to get out of the United States and explore the world with new friends (like most people on couch surfing).

What I Can Share with Hosts

A new perspective.

Countries I’ve Visited

Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States