CURRENT MISSION

Breaking in the UK over New Years. Europe in the future.

ABOUT ME

A big road tripper. Love traveling the US. Usually vacate once a month. I drive from Los Angeles back to St. Louis for Christmas every year. Las Vegas gets a visit 2-4 times a year. I like 2-day getaways at a place called Pioneertown; it's 10 miles off the beaten path from Joshua Tree.

Still looking to get to the super Northeast section of the country. Up to Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, and ultimately Alaska. The Dakotas, Idaho and Montana are on my wish list as well.

I have a band called Xyzyx. We play 2-3 shows a month in Los Angeles. They're kind of my main focus.

PHILOSOPHY

Do what makes you happy and don't let anyone tell you any different.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Recently donated to the site, as I've had several friends over the years recommend this place and I am excited to use it when I travel to Scotland for the holidays.

While not having a whole lot of time to dedicate to hosting, I certainly know all of the touristy and non-touristy places to visit in Greater Los Angeles. Whether it's the Beach Cities, Hollywood or the Valley, I can provide enough info on the best venues, foods, and things to do for relatively cheap or next to nothing.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've actually hosted once. It was a very thorough time. My friend got to see a lot in a week.

Interests

Music is my life. Billiards (pool), Karaoke, Volleyball, Watching Sports, Movies, Scrabble, Apples to Apples, Good conversation, Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream.

• dining
• chocolate
• chinese food
• drinking
• movies
• traveling
• billiards
• watching sports
• music
• karaoke
• sports
• volleyball
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Young Guns, Summer School, The Breakfast Club, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, St. Elmo's Fire, The Secret

Music: Def Leppard, Billy Joel, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Journey, Craig Armstrong, AC/DC, Jimmy Eat World, old school Metallica, Tool, Steely Dan, Chicago, John Mellencamp, Fleetwood Mac, Disco, 70s & 80s R&B, Trance, One-Hit Wonders and Xyzyx just to name very few.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Shot a Spanish television commercial in Rio de Janeiro.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can take someone as close as humanly possible to the Hollywood sign.

I know where you can get the best Chinese food; 2 entrees, rice, chow mein, and a small drink for $4.98.

The shortest distances and best times of day for travel in Los Angeles County.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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