CURRENT MISSION

To eat an entire family sized bag of peanut M+M's... IN SPAAAAAACE!!

ABOUT ME

Well I joined this site and neglected it for a long time. Since I moved to Portland I wanted to hop back on.

I am laid-back and always up for new adventures. In my adolescence, I had the opportunity to see a lot of this wide world-- something that changed me into who I am today. I haven't traveled much in the last few years but I am gearing up for some more wandering of the global variety.

When I turned 21, I picked up a guitar and it has brought me lots of enjoyment. I continue to learn it and other stringed instruments for pure fun.

PHILOSOPHY

The un-lived life is not worth examining. -- Sheldon Kopp

Only boring people get bored.

And it's all fun and games until someone ends up in a cone.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

With an open mind and couch.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

For me Couchsurfing is a natural extension of the open lifestyle I've been living for years. Back in school, my family hosted several exchange students which was a great experience and broadened my interest in foreign cultures. My experiences at Summer camps where there were dozens of internationals from all corners of the world did the same. Before I was a member of this site, and I was a new resident of this city, I opened my couch to many international co-workers. Every moment I've had with the people I've met has been great. I love how everyone puts their best foot forward in this community and greets others with open arms. A true mission of mine in life is to surround myself with good people. This site has taught me to never underestimate the friendliness of a couch surfer with a big smile.

Interests

Singing and playing the Guitar, Ukulele.
Boston Bruins hockey.
Cooking delicious food. Brewing delicious beer.
Volunteer work.
Walking and hiking. Skiing and snowfall.
Swimming and being on the water. Anything to do with water in general.
Pets and animals.

• animals
• pets
• culture
• singing
• festivals
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• beer
• walking
• boating
• volunteer work
• music
• guitar
• hiking
• skiing
• hockey
• swimming
• volunteering
• rivers

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
The Doors, Sia, Ella Fitzgerald, The Airborne Toxic Event, Mario Lanza, Chemical Brothers, Busta Rhymes, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Grimes, Elton John, Son House, The Who, Tchaikovsky, Elliot Smith, Johnny Cash, Third World, George Clinton and P-Funk, Yma Sumac, Roy Orbison, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Edith Piaf, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, Gin
Blossoms

Movies:
The Deer Hunter, Slap Shot, Art School Confidential, Groundhog Day, Best In Show, Gladiator, Hot Fuzz, Fargo, Full Metal Jacket, Good Burger, Jiro Dreams of Sushi, Gummo

Books:
The French Menu Cookbook by Richard Olney
Great Dishes of the World by Robert Carrier
Imbibe! by Jerry Wondrich
Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Boating down the Amazonian rivers and taking in the sights and sounds of the breathtaking jungle.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'll teach you a song on an instrument.

I would love to learn about any aspect of someone else's culture. Crazy holidays, festivals, music, whatever.

If we all shared food recipes and I got to create a CS cookbook that would be awesome.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bolivia, Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Singapore, United States, Vatican City State, Venezuela, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

Peru, United States

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