Yes, Smiley is my legal real sir name, and what my friends use...

Thrive on that feeling of stepping off a plane in a new place with anything possible..

I travel to understand amazing people and cultures,,, live a simple life, love and share, with peace joy laughter and do what feels good, natural and interesting...

You only get one chance with this moment, so make the most of it by just being, enjoy being.,, here and now mentally and physically...

Take risks - Act on impulse and enjoy every moment that we are given

Anywhere in the world is possible within 24 hrs...

Each person offers there own uniquenes, like especially people that are outgoing and likes to have a laugh.

Live a great story...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am always happy and willing to help others with travel advice, place to crash or great nights out and around Detroit...
I host those in need and love to show all sides of Detroit to visitors,, the good , the bad, and the ugly..
Have had pot luck dinners at my house for all the wonderful surfers in the Detroit community .
CS has given me - opportunities beyond imagination. and general random encounters have been wonderful...

Interests

Art, music, animals, history, cultural events, creating, exploring off the beaten path, breaking rules, urban exploring, being bad, volunteering, motorcycles,
sky diving, outdoor sports, hiking, mountaineering, climbing, trekking, water sports and activities, wind surfing, scuba-diving, wake boarding, snowboarding, snowmobiling ...
The beach, sun and anything having to do with water.
Love any kind of dancing, especially dancing salsa,
Enjoy people watching .
Love to travel and connect with souls that brighten this planet..

• animals
• arts
• dancing
• cooking
• motorcycles
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• mountaineering
• surfing
• jet skiing
• scuba diving
• skiing
• snowboarding
• sports
• rock climbing
• history
• law
• volunteering
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

I used my TV for target practice,
Music: Rodriguez, Bob Marley, Lauren Hill, Steel Pulse, Jeff Buckley, The Black Keys, John Coltraine, Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, MC5, Counting Crows, Marvin Gay n most Motown, The White Stripes, Sublime, Jack Johnson, Enya, Led Zeppelin, Ben Harper, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Sarah McLachlan, Incubus, Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sublime, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Ray Lamontagne, Johny Cash, , Jason Aldean, Luke Bryant, Hank Jr.,, and many many more.
Reading anything of Paulo Coelho, Bukowski,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The ship left without me,, being left on the Greek island Rhodes with no money or passport... got to experience human kindness in its fullest.

Teach, Learn, Share

“I start in the middle of a sentence and move both directions at once.”
You can learn something from everyone...
In life, anything is possible, It's all about resourcefulness.
It's not having what you want,,, It's wanting what you've got..
"How people treat you is their karma, how you react is yours" -wayne dryer
I have lived the life I wanted, dependent only on my own self-determination and
the love and support of many people in my life.
Enjoy teaching snowboarding and how to stand up jet ski...

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am curious,, about the world and the stories behind people...love the idea of a cultural exchange and getting to know people .
I can fix and build anything...
I love to eat if you love to cook..

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, Nepal, Netherlands, Peru, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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