CURRENT MISSION

To try everything once, because it's the experiences that last the rest of your life

ABOUT ME

I always look at the bright side of things and see setbacks or obstacles as new opportunities. Things I really enjoy are a big bowl of ice cream, hugs, and laughter. I have worked at a Boy Scout summer camp for four summers, with developmentally challenged youth,as a rock climbing instructor, and as a nude model for art classes. I have been forming a career in adventure ed. or experiential ed., with adventure wilderness trips and using ropes courses and climbing walls to develop young and old alike. I currently manage a ropes course program at UCI Campus Recreation.

PHILOSOPHY

To accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things, and the knowledge to know the difference. To not live vicariously, and help others along the way.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I still find many people in my realm of friends who are unfamiliar with couchsurfing, and I love sharing the information and stories from it.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

First time in Oregon - someone canceled and found another host last minute.
In Puerto Rico - Awesome, host was spectacular and went to a salsa celebration with him.
In Buffalo New York, Awesome again, good trend showing.
Denver, CO for a conference, got to party with great hosts for Halloween!

Interests

I'm a passive music lover (I enjoy whatever I'm listening to in any context but I don't own any music). I will play any pick-up game of almost any sport and play better than average (my opinion). Runner and rock climber. Underwater basket weaving is on my radar.

• arts
• books
• cooking
• instructor
• modeling
• partying
• reading
• music
• camping
• sports
• boxing
• rock climbing
• parks

Music, Movies, and Books

1984-best read of my life
Louis L'amour
Stephen Ambrose
Thoreau and Muir

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The ongoing experiences I have dealing with kids and seeing their personal growth into a responsible and independent youth....And the National Parks of our country...amazing

Teach, Learn, Share

I like to continue my learning even after college, reading many non-fiction books. I work in youth development and am comfortable in front of crowds of youth. I want to learn more about cooking, something everyone does everyday (at least they should). I can share my beginning knowledge of beat boxing and share stories of all types, and would hope you do the same.

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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