My name is Michael Thompson, and I am on a path of self-uncovering. Through being with all that I am, Joy, love, grief, anxiety, shame, guilt, laughter, gut-wrenching sadness, deep rest, giggles, intimacy, care, time with others, time with myself, all is felt, all is welcome, I come to accept my world. This process allows me to discover/uncover/recover/reclaim myself daily and it's.....

A refreshing place to be.

I enjoy music while leaning into aspects of life that settle my nervous system and are filled with Joy.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Well, I want to travel to new places, hear more stories, and deepen my connection to myself and others.

Interests

Music making and listening, time outside with family and friends, and good food shared together are a few of my favorite things.

• working out
• piano
• hiking
• swimming
• rivers
• mountain biking
• swimming holes
• self-development
• making music
• family and friends
• journaling
• river rafting
• handpan
• reading and writing
• self-care
• making breakfast
• internal family systems

Music, Movies, and Books

BOOKS -
Walking to Listen,The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know is Possible, No Bad Parts.
MOVIES -
Braveheart, If, Up, Inside Out 1 and 2.
MUSIC -
Twiddle, Emancipator, Two Lanes, Wade Waters, Enya, Yaima, White Sun & Tubby Love, Satsang, Lisa Gerrard, Ronald Jenkees, Susan Tedeschi, Piano Guys, Sarah McLachlan, Joe Pug, Faux Tales, Kruger Brothers, Kygo, The Human Experience, Chris Stapleton, Hans Zimmer, Tim Shaufert, Aloe Blacc, Teddy Swims, Proleter, Desert Dwellers, Ajeet, Josh Vietti, Van Morrison, Doujah Raze, Bluetech, Breaking Benjamin, Fleet Foxes, Shakey Graves, James Bay, Doug Paisley, Alan Walker, James Bay, Greensky Bluegrass, Gregory Alan Isakov, Nora Jones, Classified, Helen Jane Long, Marina Raye, A Day to Remember, Joey Pecoraro, Big Wild, Elephant Revival, Redbird, Metallica Staind, Incubus, Bush, Biggie Smalls, Tupac, Natalie Merchant, Ryan Montbleau, Fakear, Lucine Fyelon, Damian Escobar, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Amos Lee, Killswitch Engage, Crossfade, Jennifer Thomas, A Day To Remember, Harrison Storm, Hollow Coves, 432 Hz Sound Therapy, Mihali, Railroad Earth, Bon Iver, Amos Lee, Common Market, Lemaitre, Jasmine Thompson, Eva Cassidy, Marcus King Band, Joe Purdy, Deuter,Paul Izak, Forest Sun, Eric Hutchinson, Sweatshop Union, Blue Scholars, Sara Bareilles, Trevor Hall, Tracy Chapman

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Skydive, Cross Country Trip to move to Tahoe for the winter and snowboard, living at a Hostel in San Diego and getting a random banana tattoo on my ankle, that time I decided to move to Hawaii, random time share scams in Bahamas, Motorcycle trips, Mountain Biking and hitting the biggest jumps in the country, winter backpacking in negative 20 degrees.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach some basic lessons on the piano and handpan to have fun with ease. I also am good, introducing people to cycling, whether on the road or mt biking, and I always take it slow with care and intention for those who have never tried riding. Lastly, for now, I run youth programs at a Community Bike Shop in the City, so if you need a bicycle to get around, I'm sure we can figure something out.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A nice couch or floor with rug to rest on, I have nice camping pads too, smoothies and eggs in the morning for breakfast, guides of awesome short hikes, mtb rides if interested, mt bikes and road bikes to use, a safe apartment with a security gate, a pool outside in the summer, a gym in the complex, and a tour of the city. Rides to and from airports.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Costa Rica, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, United States