As far as I go, I am a relatively easy-going guy, There isn't a single person I can think of that I dislike, and nearly everyone I meet is a friend for life after five minutes.

In November of 2008, my friends in Nashville told me about Couchsurfing, and since I have always had wanderlust and the desire for traveling abroad, I had to check it out. Before that I spent 1 year in the United States Marine Corps and have traveled all over the United States, Spain, the Dominican Republic, South Korea, and China, and have always felt that my home was elsewhere.

I have studied Spanish for nearly 14 years now, I love the language and love every opportunity to befriend the cultures in which it is spoken. I also studied Mandarin Chinese at Hangzhou Normal University in 2013.

Many of my friends refer to me as a "Bluebird" because when I hear a song: almost any song, I immediately recognize it and can't help but sing along and spread happiness. Singing is a comforting, happy and emotional medium from which I express myself.

"La agonía física, biológica, natural, de un cuerpo por hambre, sed o frío, dura poco, muy poco, pero la agonía del alma insatisfecha dura toda la vida."

"No estás deprimido por algo que pasó sino distraí­do por todo lo que es Ahora Mismo"

"Las cosas que se van no vuelven nunca,
todo el mundo lo sabe,
y entre el claro gentío de los vientos
es inútil quejarse."

"Nadie siente miedo de lo desconocido, porque cualquier persona es capaz de conquistar todo lo que quiere y necesita. Solo sentimos miedo de perder
aquello que tenemos, ya sea nuestras vidas o nuestros cultivos. Pero este miedo desaparece cuando comprendemos que nuestra historia y la historia
del Mundo fueron escritas por la misma Mano."

I graduated from MTSU with a bachelor´s in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. I absolutely love to experience other cultures and travel. I have a gypsy soul and just want to see as much of the world as I can.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I participate in whatever way I can and try to be as helpful as possible. I have surfed in several countries, and hosted or met with surfers when I have a stable place as well.

I also enjoy reading frequently. Fantasy books are my escape from reality, and inspirational literature keeps me going.

My goal for the immediate future is to use my newly acquired degree to teach English in a few countries. I am currently teaching in S. Korea and plan to spend some time in the Philippines and possibly S. America.

Interests

Music, Travel, literature, culture, being happy and living life.

"Estás muerto cuando deja de atraerte el placer, cuando ya no piensas más que en evitar el aburrimiento y no te importa que tu vida sea más ausencia -de dolor, de pasión, de entusiasmo - que contenido. El mayor enemigo de la felicidad no es el dolor, es el miedo."

As I mentioned before, and can´t stress enough, I love a good book! I could be absorbed inside a novel for hours at a time, in a trance-like state, as the story unfolds it plays a movie reel in my head. I don't just see words on a page.. It's a wonderful experience, and a good book can even change the way you perceive your life, your opinions, and your views on humankind!

• culture
• books
• literature
• singing
• reading
• traveling
• music
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Juanes, Maná, MUSE, Avenged Sevenfold, Luis Enrique, Luis Fonsi, Alejandro Fernández, Paramore, Coldplay, Radiohead, Celtic Music, and lots more!

"Aprendí que todo llega a su momento.
Que el fin es el principio de algo nuevo y hoy el tiempo tiene la razón. Sé lo que doy. Quien soy. A donde voy. Mi alma ya creció. La suerte me abrazó y el miedo que golpeó ya no duele "

My tastes are always evolving.

Orson Scott Card, Sci-fi/fantasy novels, and Paulo Coelho, and historical autobiographies surrounding the cultural revolution and the 1970´s in the People´s Republic of China.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sang in front of thousands of people on national television in China
Served in the United States Marine Corps.

Teach, Learn, Share

Siempre existe en el mundo una persona que espera a otra, ya sea en medio del desierto o en medio de una gran ciudad. Y cuando estas personas se cruzan y sus ojos se encuentran, todo el pasado y todo el futuro pierde su importancia por completo, y sólo existe aquel momento y aquella certeza increíble de que todas las cosas bajo el sol fueron escritas por la misma Mano. La Mano que despierta el Amor, y que hizo un alma gemela para cada persona que trabaja, descansa y busca tesoros bajo el sol. Porque sin esto no habría ningún sentido para los sueños de la raza humana”

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share tons with hosts. It could be English lessons, Spanish lessons, or just plain good conversation. I can share a song, lend an ear, or help out in whatever way I can.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Dominican Republic, Philippines, South Korea, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Philippines, South Korea, Spain, United States

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