CURRENT MISSION

leave the world better than i found it

ABOUT ME

i like new things, places, people, books, basically anything there is something to learn about, oh and sharing my opinion. I love the outdoors and being out in nature. i also enjoy reading a good book. I just became a dad to the most amazing little boy in the world. I love spending time with my family. I am always ready to learn something new.

PHILOSOPHY

keeping my mind open and staying mindful of my actions and thoughts. be compassionate towards all and strive to keep my thoughts, speech and actions free of harm and negativity.

"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others." -Nelson Mandela (1918 - )

"Holding onto anger is like grasping onto a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else. You are the one who gets burned." -Gautama Buddha

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Everytime I do something good or help someone, I have made the world a better place. I meet friends through CS and with their help I am able to share peace and love all around the world. I am always willing to share my thoughts and experiences with others and always try to stay open minded. Someday I will have a couch to share as well.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Meeting people on the trail and setting up camp with them. Unofficial couch surfing in the before discovering this site. Surfed in Freiburg with Rafeal for the first time then went on to couchsurf many places and many times, all around Europe and in the States. I have made good friends in doing so.

Interests

outdoors: skiing, snowboarding, mt. biking, road biking, hiking, backpacking, fishing, camping, canoeing. i like tennis, soccer, golf and like to toss the frisbee on a sunny day, anything active. reading, traveling. cooking.

• books
• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• fishing
• hiking
• backpacking
• canoeing
• camping
• surfing
• skiing
• snowboarding
• soccer
• tennis
• golf
• world cup
• parks

Music, Movies, and Books

Lots and lots of music, I don't go out of my way to watch a movie, but I usually enjoy one when i see one. Books are great, they can relate to life in so many different way.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Japan. Fifa world cup 2006 in Germany (everything from the stadium to the big screens to the mobs of people following their country. The Italian Countryside and way of life. Bryce Canyon, Glacier, Rocky Mt., Olympic, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Nat'l Parks, as well as others but ive had the best expeiriences in those.

Teach, Learn, Share

Born in raised in Seattle, WA. moved to Idaho for school. I know about westcoast city and some about rural america. I was brought up with a japanese backround as well as growing up in the states, so I know first hand about cultural differences.

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