CURRENT MISSION

Building my own army out of little army men!

ABOUT ME

Howdy, my name is Jose and I currently live in Austin, Texas. I am an artist and adventurist at heart. I love photography, art, film, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. I run a photo and video prouction company called Magic Spoon Productions in addition to working for the American Cancer Society. Check out my website here: http://www.magicspoonproductions.com

Life is too short to not love, so I spread it all over as much as I can. I am currently looking into a couple of grad schools for next fall and plan to visit some schools this fall so that is why I signed up with CS! Why stay in a boring hotel when you can stay with and meet new and interesting people in a city I just might be relocating to?

PHILOSOPHY

I am a co-op man at heart. I lived in a student co-op for five years in Austin, TX with over 100 residents, spending my last year there as the house director, so I know how to live, work and play well with others. I live my life by "The Golden Rule" and always put my fair share into any situation. I believe character and respect are what get you through life, so if you show it, you'll acquire it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I lived in a student co-op for over 5 years in Austin, TX (21st Street co-op) and our house was an active member in the CS community. We hosted people and hostelers from all around the world and showed them a great time both within our co-op and in our city. It's a great way to meet new people and a great way to network with others around the world so I've been a big fan of the CS community and experience! Now I reside in an old 3-story Victorian-style home with 7 others so we're rooted in cooperative principles and have guests stay with us from time to time.

Interests

Photography, art, film making, cycling, the outdoors, rummaging through garage sales and thrift stores, live music, movies, playing in the rain, building something out of nothing, cartoons, the 80's, animals, costume parties, eclectic foods and good beer!

• animals
• arts
• photography
• film making
• beer
• running
• partying
• thrifting
• cartoons
• movies
• traveling
• garage sales
• magic
• music
• live music
• outdoor activities
• cycling

Music, Movies, and Books

So many favorites to name so I'll just say Radiohead, Fight Club, and House of Leaves

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

During the summer of 2008, I cycled across the country with an organization called Texas 4000 for Cancer, raising over $5,000 and cycling over 4,500 miles from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska with 42 team mates! Watch our 70 day trip in just 7 minutes here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mGgGUkDwyk

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