CURRENT MISSION

Reconstructing commodity markets to help poor coffee/tea/cocoa farmers

ABOUT ME

I'm deeply philosophical...but not the type that likes to trade quotes and compare knowledge of philosophy. No, I like to explore my -as well as the random people I meet in life- own personal philosophy. Philosophy does us no good if we are unable to view them it as a plain and simple guide to the complexities of life (and even then, I'm sure we still have it all wrong, lol). I spend a lot of time enjoying the physical properties of Earth. I love the mountains, beaches, jungles, plains...Well, everything, lol

PHILOSOPHY

All descriptions of reality are limited descriptions of the world

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I want to share whatever I can with whoever is willing to appreciate it. I want to continue to use technology for the GOOD that can be done by bringing us together, not the wasteful machinations that put us into secluded, little mental boxes.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I'm so grateful for the opportunity CouchSurfing has given me. I continue to be amazed by humanity...

Interests

Everything that is a true expression of life. Artistry in every form. As long as there is passion in the pursuit of what we are doing, I am interested.

From baking the perfect cupcake to film making to skydiving, I like it all.

• film making
• chocolate
• wine
• cheese
• coffee
• baking
• drinking
• technology
• mountaineering
• skydiving
• snowboarding
• tourism
• beaches
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

I love Wes Anderson movies, smart comedies, great dramas, documentaries, action movies (that have at least a semi-credible plot)...basically if its good, I like it.

Music: Hmm, I like everything as long as it's well thought out and not derivative. I'm a musician and I expect the artists to put their soul into it. If they do, I'll appreciate it.

Books: I wish I read more for leisure. Lately I've been reading a lot of philosophical works, Zen Buddhist texts, books on globalization. literature on Indigenous rights, Augusten Burroughs' books, etc. etc. etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I saved a man's life once while being mugged. I will never be the same after experiencing his and the mugger's reactions.

Seeing genuine smiles on peoples' faces.

The glory of the wilderness.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know ALL about coffee from farm to drink. Same goes with cheese, wine, chocolate, teas, etc.

I would love to learn more about mountaineering (anchor setting, knots, etc.) and freeriding (snowboard).

There is too little time to talk about what we know but rest assured I am a smörgåsbord of knowledge and am always willing to share if you're willing to share as well!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Cambodia, France, Indonesia, Ireland, Laos, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, India, United States, Viet Nam

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