CURRENT MISSION

Focus on asking more questions instead of continually speaking

ABOUT ME

My name is Matt. I am always looking, asking, laughing and loving.

I have noticed in my travels so far that it is instinctual for me to offer help.

I believe in optimism. There is no time in life for negativity and life is so much funnier if you choose to look at the silver lining.

PHILOSOPHY

I do not want to have an existence where I always look at photos of the past or make arrangements for the future. I want to Be Here Now. True happiness is only experienced in the present. If we put forth all of our energy to reliving what was or planning for the future, we may feel happy based on a manipulated memory or a hope for what will be, but there will always be something missing. The present is the time we live in, so let's live.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have hosted more than surfed and some of the most inspirational people in my life I have met through these experiences.

Interests

Hiking, Rock Climbing, reading, thinking, breathing, learning, laughing

• dogs
• reading
• hiking
• rock climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

I sold all of my movies.

I love music.

I do read! I have been becoming more interested in the psychological and spiritual aspects of life and relationships and am accepting any and all recommendations for books :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was born, I went around the world on a ship, I bought a one way flight to New Zealand and came back 15 months later, I have driven across America with my dog 5 times.

Teach, Learn, Share

I enjoy meeting and learning from everyone. Everyone has something to teach.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Costa Rica, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United States

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