CURRENT MISSION

To spread peace, love and happiness all around the world!

ABOUT ME

Short Story: I was born and raised in Ponoka, a small town in Western Canada. I graduated high school and immediately took off to Australia for a year of adventure. Upon returning, I attended college in the city and assumed life was smooth sailing from then on. I eventually discovered how little I knew of myself, how distant my childhood dreams had strayed, and how generally unhappy I had become. So I left, and it was a wonderful decision, not to say I won’t be back to school eventually. I am obsessed with the pursuit of knowledge, but for the moment I prefer to seek it individually and without restriction.

Since then, I’ve been on a mission to live life to the fullest...to experience each day as if it were a miracle! If I’ve learned one lesson over the past few years, it’s that the Earth is an amazing mystery, full of phenomenal individuals and unlimited opportunities. We are only able to explore this magical place for a relatively short amount of time, and as Charles Darwin once wrote, “A man who dares to waste one hour of life has not discovered the value of life.” Well said...

PHILOSOPHY

Never in my life have I felt more confident in answering this question as in the past year. I have realized, without a sliver of doubt, that life is meant to be lived for the sole purpose of lasting happiness. For myself, and many others around the world, this is achieved by following your heart, to whatever means necessary. This magical place we call Earth is more than abundant with opportunity, and all it takes is a little courage to get you started. Many individuals live their entire lives running away from their childhood dreams, concerned only with the expectations placed upon them by others. In the end, every decision we make defines us as a person. As the Buddhist saying goes, “You are what your deep, driving desire is. As is your desire, so is your will. As is your will, so is your deed. As is your deed, so is your destiny.”

Seeking happiness is not always easy. On the contrary, it is usually difficult, turbulent, emotional and full of uncertainty. However, nothing in life worth having comes easy. The more effort we put into something, however small or inconceivably large it may seem, the greater the sense of pride and accomplishment it inevitably leads to.

Personally, lasting happiness has very little to do with money or material possession. Rather, it comes in the form of inspirational connections with the natural world and the human world, both being intrinsically connected themselves. To stare longingly at a sunset while embracing a lovers hand. To laugh and cry with someone who speaks another language. To stare into the eyes of a wild animal, embracing your mutual admiration for one another. To me, this is happiness. I hope you find yours.... it would make me happy :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Over the past two years, couchsurfing has introduced me to dozens of amazing individuals! Though I have spend most of this time as a guest, I plan to start hosting soon, and am extremely excited to do so! Over the next few years, and presumably much longer, I want to embrace every single opportunity and make the most of this amazingly inspirational organization!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have been lucky enough to enjoy multiple couchsurfing experiences while on recent adventures, and couldn´t be happier with the results! The love, kindness, friendship and hospitality I´ve encountured along the way have made me a couchsurfer for life. No going back now!

Interests

I have many, many interests, to say the least. Here is a short list of the important activities in my daily life: reading writing, poetry, stimulating conversation, listening to music, playing music, physical activity of any nature, politics, international relations, cooking, eating, hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, snowshoeing, mountaineering, walking, playing sports, watching sports, learning, volunteering, laughing, smiling, yoga, meditation, environmental endeavors, science, history, informative television, powerful films, family, friends and fun!

• animals
• culture
• writing
• poetry
• cooking
• yoga
• running
• meditation
• walking
• politics
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• watching sports
• music
• hiking
• kayaking
• mountaineering
• sailing
• snowshoeing
• sports
• rock climbing
• history
• international relations
• science
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Whether it's movies, music or books, I look for certain qualities in these art forms. Many words come to mind: inspirational, powerful, creative, unique, thought-provoking, independent and global. I tend not read/watch/listen to anything too mainstream, but I'm willing to give anything a shot. One thing is for sure, these art forms (especially music and books) are a very important part of my life, and I appreciate each on a daily basis!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I’ve been fortunate enough to have lived through many amazing experiences in my lifetime, but none more profound than an all-to-brief trip to Central Eastern Africa. Accompanied by a group of close friends, I spent weeks traveling through Uganda, helping out with a myriad of humanitarian projects. This included building community infrastructure, assisting in AIDS awareness campaigns, volunteering time in orphanages, and generally learning about the Ugandan historical culture. One thing is for certain; I will never look at the world in the same naive light as I once did. Africa deeply changed me as a person, offering me a glimpse of humanity at its most horrific, and also its most inspiring. Never in my life have I felt so at home and so alien in the same moment. I plan to return to this magical continent someday soon, and when I do, perhaps I shall officially call it home, if only for a period.

Teach, Learn, Share

If you're interested, I can teach you the basics of pretty much any sport. Other than that, I learn something new about the world each and every day, and nothing helps more that a great conversation! So let's talk about anything and everything! I promise we'll both learn something new :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Uganda, United States, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Canada

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