CURRENT MISSION

To live a harmonious life full of discovery and love.

ABOUT ME

I'm an INFP Myers-Briggs personality type, Leo, dreamer, idealist, and knowledge seeker in regards to life's many mysteries.

There are many attributes that I deeply value and strive to embody, such as being friendly, passionate, curious, thoughtful, honest, caring, considerate, adventurous, understanding, playful, trustworthy, open-minded, and kind.

PHILOSOPHY

Every moment of being alive is a profoundly miraculous gift. I believe that love and a deep level of self-knowledge are the key factors in living a successful and fulfilling life. Every single individual in the world has a beautifully unique perspective and has something they can teach you if you give them the opportunity to do so.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am hoping to host, be hosted, and make connections with wonderful people from around the world.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Couchsurfing is amazing! I use it when I travel, and host surfers pretty often. Meeting new people is a great way to expand your horizons.

Interests

I love all aspects of music - listening, playing, teaching, writing, arranging, recording, producing and mixing. spencermartin.bandcamp.com

I'm also very fond of exploration, discovery, dreaming, looking for signs, making new friends, leisurely bicycle rides, fun and games, health and fitness, food, contemplating thoughts and feelings, hacky sack, being outdoors, improving, sharing stories, and creating new ones.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
St. Vincent, Grizzly Bear, Andrew Bird, Dr. Dog, Radiohead, Claude Debussy, Frederic Chopin, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Wilco, Washed Out, The Beatles, Dirty Projectors, Big Thief, and of course all of the friends and artists that I collaborate with!

Movies:
The Master, Birdman, Cloud Atlas, There Will Be Blood, Hook, No Country For Old Men, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Hobbit (1970's animated version), Moonrise Kingdom.

Books:
Outliers, 1Q84, Siddhartha, The Alchemist, As A Man Thinketh, Lolita, The Sun Also Rises, Post Office, The Short Happy Life Of Francis Macomber.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Amazing things can occur in every moment if you keep your eyes open for them! I believe in omens, serendipity, and synchronicity. Follow your heart. There are signs and subtle patterns everywhere that are meant to guide you from one step to the next. Nothing is random coincidence when you really open up and trust what your heart has to say. If you want to hear absurdly unbelievable stories about the things I've experienced, just ask me in person!

Teach, Learn, Share

The topics in which I have the greatest capability to teach are also those in which I have the greatest interest in learning about through individuals who have even more knowledge than I do.

Music:
Harmonic theory, guitar and piano playing, recording/producing/mixing techniques, and the philosophy of aesthetic relationships in regards to shaping, combining, and arranging sounds.

Life:
The understanding and contemplation of self-knowledge, spirituality, existence, and love.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Fun times, music, games, mutual brainstorming/counsel, and maybe a bottle of wine.