CURRENT MISSION

With the help of a good friend who works for the airlines, I will be traveling (standby) around the country, along with some nearby Islands as well! Couchsurfing helped me make the courageous journey of moving to Denver from a small town in Missouri, and I'm hoping to meet great people while I travel across the country. I live in Lakewood, and I'm open to hosting those who want to experience Denver/Rocky Mountains!

ABOUT ME
I grew up in Missouri, both the city and the country. Both lifestyles have given me wonderful perspectives on life, love, and traveling! I am currently going through a career change, so why not travel the country/world in the process! Currently, I will be working part time at the casino while i prepare to get my real estate license here in Colorado. I play competitive baseball, snowboard, hike, and any other way to stay busy. Guests must be dog friendly, as i have a boxer who thinks he's a chihuahua at times.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe in treating everyone with respect, kindness, and love. I believe that a smile and a genuine, sincere greeting can change the world, one stranger at a time. - me

"Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself."
Leo Tolstoy

"Ivan Ilych's life had been most simple and most ordinary and therefore most terrible." - Leo Tolstoy, The Death of Ivan Ilych

"Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint."
Mark Twain

The mind is the only thing i wish to be buried with. My goal is to fill it to the brim with experiences and friendships.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Couchsurfing helped me make the move from a small town to Denver. This site opened my eyes to like-minded people, and I believe organizations like this are vital in keeping our country (and world) a loving, accepting one.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Very little, atleast on this site. Growing up my parents preached that its better to crash on a couch (or floor) rather than drink and drive. This was before Uber, after all. So that mindset has stuck with me, and now I'm in a position to travel and host!

Interests

Snowboarding
Staying active (baseball, weightlifting)
playing golf
Playing video games (COD, NHL, Madden)
Fishing, camping, hiking
eating (mostly) healthy

• books
• video games
• reading
• piano
• cycling
• hiking
• snowboarding
• baseball
• boxing
• hockey
• golf
• religion

Music, Movies, and Books

these lists are from 2010, and its still pretty relevant.

Music-
wow this varies. But i will just rattle off some bands i listened to today.
-Brand New
-Brett Dennen
-Manchester Orchestra
-Airborne Toxic Event
-TV on the Radio
-Something Corporate
-Deathcab for Cutie
-Minus the Bear

Movies
-Donnie Darko
-Guide to Recognizing Your Saints
-Requiem for a Dream
-Into the Wild
-Dumb and Dumber
-Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Books
-Marketing Warfare
-The Brothers Karamazov
-The Death of Ivan Illyich

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My spleen has ruptured twice, and my appendix has ruptured once. Apparently internal bleeding isn't good for you. But i lived. Take that, Death!

Teach, Learn, Share

"An unexamined life is not worth living."
-Socrates

Teach-
-anything baseball (expert level)
-real estate (still new
-customs of living in a farmtown in Missouri
-odds and (dis)advantages of casino games ( Blackjack Dealer)
-anything Colorado or Missouri related.
-anything that you want to learn that i know

Learn-
-become closer with nature
-customs and the culture across the world
-how to be a better man
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What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my ideas, recommendations, skills, labor, or anything that is of benefit to the gracious host.