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Overview

  • 21 references 16 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Spanish
  • 44, Male
  • Member since 2006
  • Finishing my fifth year teaching
  • Bachelor's in Secondary Education, working on an Associat...
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To experience life to the fullest and help others to do the same.

ABOUT ME

Not sure what exactly to say, I love life and everyday seems to be an adventure. I am close to my family and enjoy learning new things.

PHILOSOPHY

Keep your mind open no matter what. Every single person in this world has a different perspective on life and we can learn from all of them.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

It's about time I updated this. I've surfed a bunch of places now, from Amsterdam with a couple who have become my friends, to Portland, Oregon to Montevideo, Uruguay twice! Ricardo in Montevideo is also a great guy and has become a good friend. I've surfed in Paris, Tokyo and Cork, Ireland and hosted people from places around the world. CS has helped me experience many wonderful things and I look forward to hosting and surfing more.

Interests

Anything and everything. Traveling, music, movies, and reading all allow me to experience things I otherwise wouldn't and see the world from another person's point of view.

  • cooking
  • movies
  • reading
  • traveling
  • music
  • surfing

Music, Movies, and Books

Just about everything. My favorite kinds of movies are the rare ones that have unpredictable endings, Swordfish, Revolver, Snatch, The Big Lebowski. I have been reading a lot lately, everything from A Chance to Make History to The Forty Rules of Love.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Having a wonderful 5 year old nephew and a 2 year old niece with whom to discuss the meaning of life. Besides that they would all include trips that I have taken around the world.

Teach, Learn, Share

Everything happens for a reason, try to accept things as they come along and just "roll with the punches."

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, ideas, thoughts about the world. Oh and I love to cook.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Belgium, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Honduras, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, United States

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