I recently finished with a graduate degree but am taking some time now to travel, learn and grow in different areas and dimensions of life that can't be accessed through books or a traditional "career".

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Not new to traveling but somewhat new to CS. So far my experience has been amazing! Everyone has been so friendly, interesting and I've learned so much from each CS companion. Right now I just want to travel un-tethered to plans and schedules and explore the beautiful places in the world. CS is such a great way to accomplish this. I am also very interested in meeting other people interested in living more healthy, conscious and joyful lives so part of my learning I hope will be the connections I make on this road trip through coach surfing!

I also plan to host many surfers when I get back home and continue learning and expanding my perspective with every new person I meet.

Interests

Meditation, music, humor, cooking, nature, health, sci-fi, Star Wars (I think Yoda could be the greatest spiritual teacher of our time), free-diving, jiu jitsu, massage, guitar, movies, impressionist, stand up, yoga, farming...

• books
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• yoga
• coach
• meditation
• movies
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• surfing
• scuba diving
• jiu jitsu
• teaching
• medicine

Music, Movies, and Books

Book: I, Reality and Subjectivity, Dune, The Name of the Wind, SOIAF Series

Movies: The Man From Earth, Forest Gump, The Big Blue, Shaw Shank, Sankara, Star Wars, Spartacus, Cast Away, Good Will Hunting, 25th Hour, American History X, Dhamma Brothers ... lots more

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've now sat for three, 10 day silent meditation courses which have been incredible experiences and changed my life for the better. It amazing how difficult it can be so just do nothing but watch our minds for 10 days. The mind is a very funny thing I'm learning.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd love to learn anything you can teach me!

What I can teach: some cool health food recipes, nutrition, guitar, meditation and personal finance (I am a personal financial coach)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversation and a good ear. I'm a pretty good listener.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, England, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Iceland, India, Italy, Jamaica, Maldives, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, Philippines, Russian Federation, Samoa, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, United States