CURRENT MISSION

Are there ways of thinking, acting and living that might be more satisfying and exciting than the ways we think, act and live today?

ABOUT ME

I find writing personal descriptions a bit difficult. Hopefully it matches my references... Um... Easy going, genuine, compassionate, caring, honest, open-minded, true to myself and others, wierd sense of humour, sarcastic, vegetarian, traveller to the grave... At times I live with raw intensity, at times with laziness or in a state of relaxtion. It depends on my mood and inspiration.

PHILOSOPHY

Live as if you were living a second time, and as though you had acted wrongly the first time. Ultimately, man should not ask what the meaning of his life is, but rather he must recognize that it is he who is asked. I think its my responsibility to live my life to the fullest and to do so with burning passion and a respect for people. Dare to be yourself.

Mans biggest enemy is perhaps ignorance and indifference. I think travelling with an open mind can help to overcome this by giving you an understanding of the diversity of people and there ways of life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I participate by being involved in my local cs community, by offering my couch to travellers when I can and by travelling and meeting people and being hosted.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

South France and Italy

Interests

travelling, meeting new people with different ideas that broaden my mind, seeing every corner of the globe, vegetarian cooking, music with intensity, passion and a message, human rights, animal rights (I dont preach but I like to share the reasons why im a proud vegetarian), sea shepherd, ecology/conservation, nature, the ocean/surfing, skateboarding, hanging out with friends and family and relaxing...

• animals
• writing
• acting
• human rights
• dining
• italian food
• cooking
• vegetarian
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• surfing
• skateboarding
• ecology

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I find solace in music. Its a big part of my life. Unfortunately I cant play any instruments but I grew up listening to punk rock and metal and im pretty sure it will pump through my veins and liven my soul for a long time. Its an attitude, a way you live and basically cant be explained to someone unless your part of it. I also listen to folk, rockabilly and hip hop and I generally dislike pop music. Basically because its so fake and has no substance. Some bands I like to listen to and that inspire me include... Trial, Propangandhi, At The Gates, The Cure, Clann Zu, Sick Of It All, Shai Hulud, World Burns to Death, Sigur Ros, Bad Religion, Social Distortion, Nick Cave, The Weakerthans, Roy Orbison, Stray Cats, Tiger Army, The Smiths, Good Riddance, AFI.

Movies: I love watching films that entertain and make me laugh and documentaries that exhume my head from the sand. Best comedy series is Mighty Boosh. Big Lebowski is a favourite, as is Made and Swingers. Punch Drunk Love also great. I like old B grade horror films too. Bella Lugosi is great.

Books: Days of war, nights of love. Mans search for meaning by Viktor Frankl. The China Study - the most comprehensive study of nutrition ever conducted by T. Colin Campbell.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Cooked Thai food for Italians and they liked it. Cooked Italian food for Italians and they loved it. Stoked.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach vegetarian cooking. Cooking that is inspired by all the worlds cuisine's. I want to change peoples perceptions of vegetarian food. You wont miss the meat!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Fiji, France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Morocco, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom

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