CURRENT MISSION

To travel/backpack around the world. I want to interact with people from all walks of life, push the limits of my comfort zone and say yes to new experiences.

ABOUT ME

Moved to Oahu via Wilmington, NC. I was raised in a military family and spent some time overseas, which planted the traveling seed. I hope to make Hawaii my travel hub as I plan my around the world trip. I have a tough time sitting still and always keep a book with me. I'm a minimalist with a penchant for simplicity.

PHILOSOPHY

I'm a secular humanist and pathfinder. My philosophy on life is to live simply, give more, expect less, treat others with kindness and respect. I strive to understand myself as best as possible so I can understand others. We're all made from the same cosmic stardust and because of that we're all connected.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Planning on joining the local meet and greets, doing some couchsurfing as I travel cross country and hopefully open up my home to fellow couchsurfers in the near future.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've surfed once so far, but I'm hoping to make surfing a ritual when I travel.

Interests

I love the outdoors, live music, staying healthy, crossfit, bodyboarding, racquetball, jumping from heights, trekking, connecting with others and of course traveling. I don't watch much tv, but I do enjoy a good movie and HBO.

• books
• sprinting
• crossfit
• tv
• traveling
• music
• live music
• outdoor activities
• backpacking
• surfing
• racquetball

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: The Fisher King, City of God, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, The Adventures of Baron Muchausen, The Life of Walter Smitty, The Abyss.
Music: RHCP, Jack White, any classic rock, Weezer, Interpool, The Features, Alabama Shakes, Alexander, The flobots, Juana Molina, Brown Bird, The Heavy, Louie C.K., Sublime, STP, A Tribe Called Quest, Against Me!, The Band, Otis, Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, etc...
Books: anything by Hunter S Thompson, Man's Search for Meaning, In Defense of Food, Midnight Express, The Golden Spruce, Trying Not to Try, Enders Game, anything by Bill Bryson, etc...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived in Okinawa for 5 years in my teens and biked the entire coast of the island with my father; hiked the Kalalau Trail in Kauai; completed the Spartan Trifecta (sprint, elite & beast) in two days at Kualoa Ranch in Oahu...

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm still learning the ins and outs of travel hacking, but I feel I have a good knowledge base to help anyone with the basics. I'm a minimalist that believes simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, so I'm really interested in lifehacking.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Honduras, Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, United States, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan