I come from Canada.

'Ohhhhhh, that explains why you're so friendly!' [barista I made friends with somewhere along the way].

Apparently I am friendly! I spend my time driving through America, making friends and exploring. If something is SUPER inspiring [or I feel inspired in general], I write about it at 'thisiscorley.tumblr.com'. If something exists, I generally photograph it [especially you, I hope that's ok!].

Seriously though, I WILL photograph you. I started travelling when I found out that Black Rebel Motorcycle Club was playing a festival in Austin, Texas. I drove there with four mountain bikes strapped to the back of my truck [ok, ok it's an SUV not a truck]. Two bikes for my buddy, and two for me [they do have different purposes, I assure you]. Of course it was April when we went, and Colorado and New Mexico both had too much snow where we wanted to ride [boooooooo].

Anyway, that was 2013, and since then I've taken every opportunity to go somewhere. I have only left North America once so far [I went to Jamaica- it was to a resort, which weirded the fuck out of me- it was for a wedding though I went along expense paid to take photos for my brothers best friend... but I made friends with the staff and that was the coolest part!]

So the coolest part about travelling through America for me- is that everyone seems to want to check it out, so not only do I get to meet Americans, but I have met people from all over the world! I really enjoy driving, and I do a lot of sleeping in my truck, picking up hitchikers [if i'm feelin the proper vibe from them], and there has been a number of times where I have made friends in hostels who've jumped in and joined me for a distance [or music festival, I once left a music festival with my truck right jammed with people]!

I am currently on a solo trip through America, sitting in a coffee shop waiting to meet a friend who's couch I once surfed. I used to work up in Northern Canada- two weeks on, two weeks off, so I gave up my apartment since when I was working I was given room and board- and just travelled on my days off. Now I am unemployed, homeless, and travelling America until my small bit of money runs out. Then I guess maybe I'll go teach english in South Korea or something cool!

I am excited to meet everyone along the way, hear your stories and hopefully photograph you ;)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Mostly to meet people! Even if you don't have a couch for me, that's ok! I want to see your face and hear your stories, and if you'll let me I'll take a great photo of you and put it on my blog! [you can have a copy too :) ]

Interests

People- meeting people, talking to them, sharing our experiences and views and perspectives with each other!

Photographing everything, writing about things.

Coffee, beer.

Art, music.

• arts
• writing
• photography
• festivals
• beer
• coffee
• clubbing
• shopping
• traveling
• socializing
• blogging
• music

Music, Movies, and Books

Let's be real here. I love Harry Potter. Through and through. Since I read those I can hardly focus on anything else enough to get through it- though I'm giving Jack Kerouac an honest go.

I'm into Psychadelic rock, a bit of grungy rock and roll, and I'll do anything that lets me see Arctic Monkeys again [i did drive to LA to see them in August- and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club was opening!]

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I guess driving across the continent by myself could count? I mean, I was travelling with some Brasilian friends of mine, drove down the west coast and then they went their own way from Los Angeles [it was planned], and I had to get back to Calgary to catch a flight two days later!

I've also been the solo driver on a few other trips through the states, and across western Canada a few times- as far as about New Orleans, but with company it's hardly a job [i love driving!].

Teach, Learn, Share

I will teach you anything about photography if you'd like! I want everyone who is interested to be able to use an SLR or DSLR properly.. it's actually REALLY simple if you get a few quick facts down!

I'll share my truck with you, I might drive, but you can come along!
I am also interested in hearing about anything you have to say! :D

What I Can Share with Hosts

If you're not a driver, but there's something cool out of public transit you want us to check out, lets go for it! Providing I'm not too broke for it, I'm down with pretty much anything!

And my photo skillllllz.. as I said about eight times already.. i will take your photo! :D

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Jamaica, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada