CURRENT MISSION

My mission is to stand in the gap for people who are working towards success.

ABOUT ME

I grew up in New Jersey and escaped to Texas in 1994. The "escape" part was a joke, but moving away from NJ was the single greatest decision I've ever made. I love to visit NJ much more than I liked living there! People are the greatest gift to the world, but they are complicated. I love the rush of understanding people and trying to bring out the best in them. My philosophy with new people that I meet is that you start with 100 points and we either add or subtract from there.

My biggest "need" is for freedom and choice. I love to create my own path and make my own decisions. My biggest "want" is for others to live their best life. Big or small, live a joyful life that's rich in experiences, people and actions. My biggest "desire" is to make a positive impact on the people I love through my personal example. My biggest "fear" is unknown. My biggest "strength" is my willingness to help others. My biggest "weakness" is helping people who really don't want to change their situation. My biggest "fan" is my mother. My biggest "inspiration" is my mother.

PHILOSOPHY

If excellence is possible, good is not good enough!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've hosted twice!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've hosted several amazing couchsurfing experiences and now I have some great new friends!

Interests

Music, people-watching, FOOTBALL, sports, traveling, mentoring, learning, speaking, listening

• concerts
• traveling
• music
• sports
• baseball
• soccer

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Love Jones, St. Elmo's Fire, Crash, Hurt Locker, It's Complicated
Music: Maxwell, Musiq Soulchild, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Jay Z, Drake, David Hayes, Corinne Bailey Rae, Kanye West, Sugarland, The Notorious BIG, Common, Miles Davis, Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Robin Thicke, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, India Arie, Me'Shell N'degeocello, Luther Vandross
Books: THe Greatest Mirace In The World by Og Mandino; Start With Why

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've thrown out the first pitch at a major league baseball game.
I've introduced the Vienna Boys Choir at a private concert in a castle in Vienna twice.
I've handed over the keys to a new house built by Habitat For Humanity helpers to a family that survived Hurricane Katrina.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Lessons from my personal experiences. I've had a lot of experiences!
Learn: Everything I can from others. I love to ask questions.
Share: Life's lessons, both my own and those I've learned from others.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Bermuda, Canada, Czech Republic, Greece, Italy, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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