“We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls.” ― Anaïs Nin

I think it's important to do things that make you smile. For me, dancing in the aisles at the grocery store when a good song comes on will do it. Those people staring? Whatever. Let's do-se-do!

When other people are accomplished at something, I love to witness their talents. There is almost nothing better than those brief but intimate connections with people you meet on the street.

I often get restless and want to travel. So, I go places.

PHILOSOPHY

I don't want to regret things when I'm old. I would regret not being open and honest with those around me. I would regret trivialities getting me down when getting down serves no purpose. My biggest regret would be not caring enough, about myself and those closest to me.

I hope to live life so that I don't regret these things.

LGBT hosting friendly!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Started off as a host and then decided to take a two week trip up the east coast. I primarily host on weekends because of work, so come hang out.

This is how I feel every time: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXq9hObG5GU&feature=fvst

I've surfed in Charlotte, Knoxville, D.C., Philadelphia, New Orleans, Savannah and Amsterdam.

Interests

I am a big fan of dancing (swing, awkward, just jiving, etc.)

I love hiking, camping and cycling. Currently trying to beef up my gear.

I enjoy musical theater, plays and performances. I love to eat, drink beverages (milk, beer and wine are the staples), sit on balconies (talking, reading or watching people), listen to music on floors, take aimless walks, sit on patios and eat, eat, eat, eat (and drink), go to community events, hang at the park, play with other peoples' dogs, sleep, chat with my parents and friends, etc.

I'm pretty interested in politics, both national and local. I also like to stay up-to-date on what is going on in the world. Love podcasts.

• dogs
• theater
• beauty
• dancing
• swing dancing
• wine
• beer
• drinking
• politics
• news
• reading
• traveling
• music
• violin
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm a sucker for Austen and Camus.

Music: Fleetwood Mac, Nina Simone, Respighi, Alison Krauss, Florence and the Machine, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra & Stravinsky. I listen to Pandora's 80's Cardio playlist when I workout and it. is. goooood.

TV: love Veronica Mars, Doctor Who, John Adams miniseries, Homeland, Game of Thrones, My So-Called Life and Girls.

Movies: Sound of Music will always be my favorite movie..also enjoy Let The Right One In, High Fidelity, Transsiberian, Before Sunrise and Before Sunset

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiking a portion of the Appalachian Trail, the hike up was completely foggy. Could barely see the person in front of you and had no idea what surroundings looked like. It was drizzling and miserable. We got to the top, pitched a tent, and decided to take a nap. When we woke up and exited the tent, the skies had cleared and we were afforded THE MOST amazing view of the mountains. Had no idea all that beauty was around us on the way up! Definitely an amazing moment.
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Crying our way onto an otherwise missed flight (thanks a lot unlimited sangria!) from Barcelona to Porto and then arriving in Porto at midnight in the rain while EVERYONE was out and dressed like Harry Potter. Queima das Fitas!

Teach, Learn, Share

Can teach how to play violin or basics of swing dancing!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, France, United States

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