ABOUT ME

English first:

I want to be a life-long learner.

My philosophy as of late: I want to use the ingredients that are available to me to make the best meal I can and then accept my best efforts.

I am a lover of music and songwriting. I sing, play piano, and guitar, but I am always willing to and looking to learn new instruments (I like anything with strings e.g. banjo, mandolin, ukulele). I make my living writing, recording, touring, and working in a band called Próxima Parada.

http://www.proximaparadamusic.com

My mom always told me life is about being interestED and not just interestING. That feels really important to this day.

Español:

Quiero aprender por toda la vida.

Mi filosofía hoy en día: quiero usar todos los ingredientes disponibles para hacer la mejor comida que pueda y entonces aceptar mis mejores esfuerzos.

Paso la mayoría de mi tiempo componiendo canciones, grabando, haciendo giras, y trabajando en un grupo de música soul que se llama Próxima Parada:

http://www.proximaparadamusic.com

Mi pasión es la música. Me encanta cantar, tocar el piano, y la guitarra.

Quiero aprender más de otras culturas, artes, tradiciones, y idiomas; quiero escuchar.

PHILOSOPHY

Today I just want to thrive and help others do the same...

Vulnerability

Mindfulness

We are not born fixed and unalterable.

Your smile is your greatest tool.

Breathing

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Sincere connections with people. / conexiones sinceras con la gente

Free exchange of ideas./ ¡Intercambio gratuito de ideas !

Free hugs (unlimited)/ Abrazos gratuitos :)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I surfed in Madrid at Carlos Lugo's apartment for five days; what a guy.

I stayed with Emiliano Bruno in Sevilla, Spain. In less than twenty-four hours, I can honestly say that we became life-long friends.

I surfed at Bree Alexander's apartment in Granada, Spain. Another great experience

I surfed at Natalia Samarcande in Lisboa, Portugal. In four days, the five of us (Natalia, her boyfriend Sergio, another couch surfer Christian, and my good friend Nick Tate) became like one big happy family. It was somewhere along the lines of magical.

The list continues, and not a single bad experience.

I have hosted various travelers in San Luis Obispo, and every one of them as lovely as the next!

Interests

Getting in cold water 🥶

Music- I love to jam with a good group of people, but I also love listening to music and learning about it. I’m in a band called Próxima Parada.

WRITING POETRY AND SONGS

I choose a life of sobriety (no drugs or alcohol)

Vulnerability

Meditation and mindfulness

• writing
• poetry
• singing
• dining
• cooking
• vegan
• exercise
• running
• meditation
• music
• jazz
• guitar
• piano
• blues
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• languages
• rivers
• laughing
• health
• mindfulness
• smiling
• breathing
• introspection
• perspectives
• cold water swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:

Basically all I care about is that the music have some integrity and come from the soul. I love music from around the world. A few artists who have influenced me in one way or another: Ray Charles, BOB DYLAN, The Beatles, Tinariwen, Led Zeppelin, John Prine, Thelonious Monk, early Carla Morrison, Nick Drake, Khruangbin, Mac Miller. I love old blues from the 20s, 30s and 40s. I love music from around the world.

Movies:

A few faves that come to mind: La Vita è Bella, Harold and Maude, Catch Me if you Can, The Shawshank Redemption… above all, I prefer movies that I can learn something from but I also looove a decent amount of dumb movies like Big Daddy and Austin Powers 😅

Books:

A few faves: Siddhartha (and other Hesse books), Nietzsche (The Gay Science, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, etc.), The Myth of Sisyphus (Albert Camus), Peace is Every Step, A Clockwork Orange, HARRY POTTER

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I believe in what is possible 😳 and take risks

Teach, Learn, Share

I enjoy sharing with anyone who is interested about:

--Spanish
--Cooking and preparing good ol' plant-based meals
--Music (piano, guitar, music theory, etc.)

I'd love to learn more about:
--Your perspective
--Jazz music theory
--Other languages (more Portuguese and Japanese)
--ANYTHING that YOU are truly interested in :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Music, vegetarian cooking, listening, sitting meditation partner

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States

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