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Overview

  • 7 references 5 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning French, Malayalam
  • 36, Male
  • Member since 2010
  • I'm a student but I've taken time off to work and travel.
  • I'm a aviation science major.
  • From Albany, NY
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

My mission is to connect with people from all over the world, to see the reflection of others in my own eye.

ABOUT ME

I love spending my time doing all sorts of things. I like playing guitar and keyboard. I train in brazilian jiu jitsu and thai boxing. I love spending time with my dog. I love to read and I do sketch when the time is right. I also love to play chess, backgammon, and poker. I like spending time with friends partying and having a all around good time!

PHILOSOPHY

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. To keep our faces toward change and behave like free spirits in the presence of fate is strength undefeatable. Through this journey of life I've gained and abandoned certain ideas I had. Life is like a river. Every step you take in it, it changes.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Ive surfed so now its my turn to host...

but at the moment i can only take in the most hardened travelers who can accept a spot on the floor ( of course with blankets and pillows) and handle a mean dog (hes 12 years old but he likes to act like hes timber wolf). I can not host more than 2 people.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've had a great couch surfing experience so far. I hope to hope to have many more in the future. I hope one day one traveller manages to make their way to my town!

Interests

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  • dogs
  • partying
  • chess
  • poker
  • guitar
  • surfing
  • boxing
  • jiu jitsu

Music, Movies, and Books

MOVIES: Mrs. Robinson, Memento, Being John Malchovich, Waking Life, What the Bleep do we know, American Beauty, and all the Star Wars films. MUSIC: Jack Johnson, Damien Rice, Ben Harper, The Beatles, Mamas and Papas, Jim Croce, Bob Dylan, Sublime, and Catch 22 to name a few (that was ryhmetastic). BOOKS: Stephen Hawkings, The Universe, All of J.R.R. Tolkiens books (currently reading The Silmarion), Catch 22, The Lord of the Flies, Ishmael, and my poker strategy guide :D.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've flown across New York state by myself. Seen the Pyramids and Taj Mahal as well as many other amazing places. Spent a night on the street in Amsterdam. I've loved and I've learned and I've lost.

Teach, Learn, Share

Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDWEkzaBULQ

Countries I’ve Visited

Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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