CURRENT MISSION

My current objective is to learn everything I can about the world that is hosting me.

ABOUT ME

I love soccer, I love listening about other peoples' adventures, I enjoy learning new things, I am studying to become and engineer, and just like my description I would like to think that I am short and sweet.

PHILOSOPHY

Hmmm....this is a very interesting question that I haven't given much time to think about. I think my personal philosophy is still in development but I do believe that we should all follow the quote:
"Do what makes you happy"

because I do not understand why you would want to lead a life that does not fill you with happiness.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am an engaging participant when I am familiar or confident within my surroundings but usually when abroad I like to sit back and observe more than I do participate.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have no real couchsurfing experience but many of my friends have recommended I give it a try. The first time I heard about it I was 16 working at a local restaurant in Miami when I saw a huge group of people (all from distinct backgrounds) walk in and sit down TOGETHER! I thought it was fascinating how different they all were and yet how well they all got along with each other. After that experience I made it my goal to become more familiar with different cultures and peoples.

Interests

I enjoy doing active things, sight seeing, LAUGHING, eating new foods, putting myself outside of my comfort zone, and exploring the many secrets of this world.

• culture
• soccer
• engineering
• sightseeing

Music, Movies, and Books

Comedy Movies! NARUTO MANGA, quotes, Game of Thrones, The Office (tv show), Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rock, hip hop, "For Whom the Bell Tolls", "the 5 people you meet in heaven" & "tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I am often described by my friends as a crazy and adventurous person. I am always doing things spontaneously because I like to live everyday as if it were my last. Often times I like to do many things in one day. But the craziest thing I have done was definitely leaving my country by myself during my senior year at age 17 to live in another country with a different family and a different school. Living in this different world for an entire year helped me become the person I am today. Often times, teenagers form their identity by the people and culture they surround themselves with but I eliminated that factor and formed my identity regardless of what culture I am placed in.

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to learn about the different cultures around the globe. Hopefully by doing so I can improve my knowledge and global perspective. Growing up in the US with a hispanic background I have always been an outsider (even though I was born in the US). I have lived my entire life trying to find my true identity. I have traveled to my parents' hometowns, I have moved around the US, and I have also studied abroad in Spain trying to figure out exactly where I belong but everywhere I go I am an outsider. In central america they call me "el americano" in the US I am a Hispanic and in Spain I am also considered an American. In fact when I moved away from Miami to Northern USA my friends called me David (pronounced Dah-veed) imitating the spanish accent and when I studied abroad in Spain they called me David (pronounced Dei-vid) imitating the english accent. At first I felt left out but I eventually learned that all of us are different and unique in our own way. I enjoy encouraging people to be themselves regardless of what society says. Even though, I enjoy telling people about my experiences abroad I much rather learn about what others wish to share with me.

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Austria, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Honduras, Nicaragua, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Spain, United States