I am a fun loving, easy going guy, who loves meeting new people and discovering new things about the world. I strive to bring out the best in people, and wholly believe that you get back what you put into the world.
I would say that I absolutely live every day of my life by the motto: People will forget the things you've done, they will forget the things you've said, but they will never forget the way you made them feel.

My wife Gina and I love to hike and hope to embark on a year-long tour of the US to see its natural wonders, laster this year. Hoping to take that tour international if our pup Margo takes well to travel.

I am a small business owner providing digital marketing services to other small business owners.

A life-long drummer, I like to play music when the opportunity presents itself. I love to talk music, science, people, and to have great discussions with all walks of life.

Sadly, our place is far too small to accommodate guests... You'd have to sleep on the kitchen floor. As soon as I am able, I look forward to hosting, myself.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To make new friends, learn from others, and live a life of meaning.

Interests

I love the outdoors and being active. I am always going on adventures. Be it Kayaking our beautiful mangrove trails or springfed rivers, or biking trails through the everglades.

I enjoy fantasy and sci-fi. I also have a board gaming group that meets every 2 weeks to play all kinds of fun role playing games and other strategy based table tops.

We have a great craft beer community in Sarasota, and some incredible breweries. So you can find me at JDub's doing Beer Yoga every Wednesday!

I love adventure. Be it, discovering a new town, or exploring the wilderness, I am always game!

• wildlife
• beer
• fitness
• board games
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• kayaking
• science
• sci-fi

Music, Movies, and Books

Currently enjoying:
Music: Snarky Puppy, Talking Heads, Washed Out, Knocked Loose, Opeth
Movies: Everything Everywhere All At Once
Books: Dune series

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I helped a non-verbal autistic child learn how to interact with his peer in a constructive and polite fashion, and pushed him to build on his limited communication skills to the point where he now loves to talk to everyone!

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a jack of a many trades, master of none. I can teach some guitar and drums. As well as some basic vehicle maintenance.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share stories, laughter, and a helping hand.
I can cook a bit... perhaps somethings "Floridian"?

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Mexico, Norway, Turks and Caicos Islands

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States