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Overview

  • 90 references 70 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning French, Spanish
  • 35, Male
  • Member since 2011
  • Music Metadata & Rights Management for Independent Re...
  • Loyola Marymount University, Film Production Major '12
  • From San Antonio, TX, USA
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About Me

Currently traveling with my girlfriend, Sabrina.

I grew up in San Antonio, went to film school in Los Angeles, and have since lived in Dallas and Austin. I'm driven by my curiosity, particularly enjoy having fun and sharing a good laugh, and aim to live life a little differently. I also love trying new things and meeting new folks-- which brought me to Couchsurfing back in 2011. I traveled, hosted, and attended events actively until 2015, and have become more active with the community in 2022.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe Couchsurfing is an unfathomably engaging, educational, and fun way to explore the world, learn about humanity, and pay forward kindness to travelers in need.

Surfing:
I am all about being a respectful, clean, gracious, and fun guest. I appreciate a host who can devote a bit of time, however much, to hang out, show me around, or point me in the right direction-- but I understand if this isn't possible with work etc.

Hosting:
I am currently not hosting; however, I have hosted many times while living in Los Angeles, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio.

Events:
I used to host events in San Antonio, and have attended meet ups in Lisbon, Dublin, and elsewhere around the world. Always love meeting new people!

Interests

-- Guacamole, salsa, quesadillas, breakfast tacos.
-- Smoked Texas brisket, homemade hamburgers.
-- Craft beers, wine tasting, and aged cheese.
-- Screenwriting, short stories, poetry, stand-up
-- Filmmaking, Photography, Documentaries, Comedies
-- Live Music, Guitar, Texas Country, Swing-Dancing
-- Folk Art, Western Art, De Stijl, Minimalism

  • arts
  • poetry
  • photography
  • documentaries
  • film making
  • dancing
  • dining
  • cooking
  • recipes
  • breakfast
  • wine
  • cheese
  • beer
  • wine tasting
  • movies
  • traveling
  • minimalism
  • music
  • live music
  • guitar
  • cycling
  • backpacking
  • camping
  • surfing
  • history
  • languages
  • religion

Music, Movies, and Books

1930-1970's Mississippi Delta, Chicago, and Texas Blues
60's, Psychedelic, Garage, Lo-Fi, Surf Rock
Post-Punk, New Wave, Synth Punk
Rockabilly, 60s/70s Country Country
Latin, Salsa, Lounge, Bossa Nova
I love collecting records, and vinyl

--Films--
Das Leben der Anderen (The Lives of Others, Germany)
Cidade de Deus (City of God, Brasil)
Temporada de Patos (Duck Season, Mexico)
No One Knows About Persian Cats (Iran)
Paradise Now (Israel)
Goodbye Lenin! (Germany)
Welcome (France)
Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars (Republic of Guinea)
Lost in Translation (US)
Darjeeling Limited (US)
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (US)
Nacho Libre! (US)
Bill and Ted's Most Excellent Adventure (US)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Witnessed the "Tree Revolution" against Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan in the streets of Istanbul, Taksim Square, Gezi Park, and Besiktas.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love sharing and trying new foods, sharing band recommendations, board games, jamming on guitar, or any range of fun things.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love making dinners, sangria, guacamole, etc!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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