CURRENT MISSION

Promoting positivity world wide, exploring this amazing planet we live on, bringing happiness to those I meet.

ABOUT ME

In the last two years I have undergone quite the metamorphosis, losing 160lbs, or about 52 Kilos. I studied Russian for 4 years and would consider myself conversational, and I am currently studying in France trying to grasp another language. I am very much an advocate for sustainable living and do my best to eat organic. I consider myself a very lucky person and also a very fun and outgoing guy. I hope you will be of the same thinking.

Edit: So since living in France in 2015, I graduated from Florida State University and after months of saving up biked from Florida to Canada this summer of 2016. I spent 3 months in Quebec working on a homestead helping run a farmers market a couple hours north of Montreal. I was supposed to start work at a hostel in the city of Montreal before health issues forced me back home to recover for a while. So I'm currently in a bit of flux, but still trying to travel as much as possible.

PHILOSOPHY

Creating happiness through balance, creating balance through change.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I backpacked for about 5 weeks during the summer of 2013 and absolutely loved it, including two couchsurfing experiences. They were both fantastic and I really don't know if their is a better way to travel. I really enjoy hostels, but to experience the generosity of individuals in this manner is really incomparable.

Interests

I really enjoy running and hiking and anything outdoors. Traveling is my life, so when I'm not studying Russian or French at Florida State University, I am out trying to find a good time abroad. I have become extremely interested in farming, and specifically sustainable farming. I hope to WWOOF when I have completed my time at University. I am currently studying and living in Grenoble, France. If I'm not playing a sport or exercising you can find me cooking or reading a good, informative book. I also love my mom very much. : )

• books
• cooking
• exercise
• running
• reading
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• sports
• wwoof

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to all types of music, and it's difficult to find a time of day when I'm not listening to music. I love books that provide you with information as a reward for reading, anything about nature or conserving the environment is right up my alley. Let's talk Michael Pollan. I love comedies, for a long time I wanted to act and be a comedian, so movies and television were a large part of my childhood. Being on the outside of society (unpopular as it were) allowed me to take in plenty of culture when I was young (be alone and watch movies). But as for the present, I much prefer a good book.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lost 150lbs or about 52 kilos in the last four years...

Teach, Learn, Share

Finding Happiness through balance, finding balance through change -- ME!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good company, good conversation, good times. I love to cook and I'm truly filled with compassion for all peoples. I also have plenty of funny stories, as my childhood was filled with embarrassing moments and awkwardness that now makes for fun reflection.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, France, United States