I'm a traveling youth, adult, and family life coach. Years ago I was an elementary school teacher who had an accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Now I'm an almost 100% recovered individual who drives across the country stoping where I feel pulled to help. It's pretty groovy. I also picked up massage therapy as fun side gig. Life is good :)

I have a pretty wide range of experiences, interests, and enjoy story swapping with others like 'whoa.' I laugh loud, think deep, and speak in an almost completely indistinguishable dialect. I can't get enough of music and dancing, same with new and awesome people. I want to meet all of the people and do all of the things.

I'm able to help others because of the kindness of the Couchsurfing community as well as those I meet along the way. Thank you for all you do.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I love to cook and entertain and if I weren't traveling I'd most likely be hosting. I take joy in sharing the gift that are my years-in-the-making recipes for tacos and chili or just about any meal I can whip up from what's available in the fridge (master midnight munchies magician). I give a damn fine shoulder and neck massage and used to build and fix computers for a living and love diving back into it to help people out.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I couchsurfed for the first time during road trip round one. I can genuinely say that they were all great experiences and hope I can do the same for others soon. I began some of the deepest friendships of my life through this network and look forward to making more.

Interests

I have a list of things I will do in my life. Examples include base jumping, learning the piano, and high fiving the Dalai Lama. Music that moves your soul and feet on the dance floor. Stand-up, improv comedy, and just about any opportunity to make someone laugh at an inappropriate time :)

• animals
• writing
• books
• dancing
• education
• cooking
• traveling
• blogging
• boxing
• teaching
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

If it's good I'll listen, watch, or read it. Simple as that.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Leave everything I'd known to discover what else was out there with absolutely no plan outside of landing where it feels right.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Things I've been able to share so far on my journey,

Cooking dream tacos
Tutoring children and adults
Life counseling (adults & adolescents)
Massage
Good company that knows how to share, listen, and empathize
Huge smiles and belly laughs

Countries I’ve Visited

Bermuda, Costa Rica, England, Japan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, Japan