CURRENT MISSION Learn who I am and where I want to be in life ABOUT ME Retired military who never had the "military bent." Am happy with living in Hawaii but have seen a great part of this great world of ours and would like to see it all. I am considering, in a couple years, to move away from this paradise, live somewhere inexpensive near a beach and travel, travel, travel. Think Couchsurfing could play a big part in that enjoyment; both surfing and hosting. PHILOSOPHY My personal philosophy has been changing recently. A friend is a hospice nurse and hearing her stories has made me realize that life is short. So, now my philosophy is leaning towards: “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain
Interested in Adventure Sports
Fluent in English
Learning Spanish
Pioneer Badge
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING Have hosted only once. Open for more. COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE Have hosted only once. Open for more.
Music, Movies, and Books
Enjoy the Historical Fictions that can take me away from the here and now to some other place and time. All music except rap; partial to reggae and island
One Amazing Thing I've Done
Meeting the PEOPLE of Iraq and truly understanding that people are inheritantly the same everywhere. Must give everyone a chance, don't judge a book....
My Interests
Outdoor activities; hiking and SUP lead the way. Enjoy reading. And, of course, travel! Participate in triathlons.
