OI've seen a lot of sh*t man... been on CS since 2009. Had my account deleted 268.33 times because of meme wars.

Most new users are sold that CS is a free hotel service. It is not. As of May 2020 there is a small fee to be a CS member. This is about cultural exchange/making friends. Surfers must be willing to commit some time to getting to know and having fun with their host.

There are many desperate weirdos on the internet that will take you into their homes. I will never ask you for money to stay at my house or meet!

I do have a small request... THERE IS A PASSWORD IN MY PROFILE. TO BE HOSTED BY ME YOU MUST INCLUDE IT IN YOUR REQUEST, SO SHOW ME THAT YOU HAVE READ MY ENTIRE PROFILE. I MAY HOST MULTIPLE SURFERS, BUT I DO NOT ACCEPT COUCH REQUESTS FROM PARTIES OF MORE THAN ONE. I DEFINITELY DON'T HOST PEOPLE WHO DON'T HAVE A CS PROFILE OR AN EMPTY PROFILE.

YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO ASK ME, BUT I GET A LOT OF REQUESTS AND MIGHT ALREADY BE HOSTING.
ALSO THE QUALITY OF CS USERS HAS DECLINED DRAMATICALLY IN THE PAST YEARS. I'M MUCH MORE LIKELY TO HOST SOMEONE WITH AT LEAST ONE REFERENCE AND A GOOD EMAIL MESSAGE, OVER A USER WITH 20 SURFING REFS BUT A BAD/THOUGHTLESS REQUEST! IF YOU HAVE A BAD / THOUGHTLESS REQUEST YOU WILL BE DECLINED. I DO NOT ACCEPT ALL GUESTS, BUT DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

(Sorry about the heavy stuff, but these things are important. I have
to let people know the house rules. I know a lot of this seems like
fairly basic respectful behavior but after a few less than excellent
experiences, I want to make sure all future surfers are aware of the
basics)

I am a social smoker and enjoy the occasional cigar with a fine
Merlot, but I don't allow smoking indoors. Smokers are kindly asked to
partake outside. Sorry I don't have a lighter nor do I have a gas
stove. So, bring two sticks to rub together and make fire.

MY TIME IS VALUABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you just want to meet someone like everyone else where you are from and talk to each other about boiling potatoes or how cold (insert random city) is, and sit indoors all day painting your toenails, that's great. Best of luck, please message someone else.

I love CS and meeting new people! I put a lot of time into writing my
profile, because I'm all about quality. When I spend time with you, I
guarantee that we will not be going to the movies or some generic fast
food joint. I think you get out exactly what you put in, so I always
strive to give my guests the best "Guam Experience" possible. Also, please understand that I have my own schedule.

As a guest you must fit into my schedule. I might have some obligations that make spending time with you difficult. Some people think I will drive them everywhere and play tour guide... Sorry I cannot, spend 24 hours a day with surfers. Expect to explore the island mostly without me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm a bit green and would like to save the environment for future generation, even if my part in this can only be small.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Great. I have been with families in England, Italy and in France. Got used to tolerate completely different life-styles and I am not demanding but easy to get along with.

Interests

COUCH REQUESTS

First of all, if you want to surf with me, then READ ALL OF MY PROFILE
and make sure you are familiar with these USEFUL DOCUMENTS ON ETIQUETTE & COUCH REQUESTS:
1. http://francistapon.com/Travels/Advice/How-to-be-a-Good-Couchsurfing-Guest-and-Host
2. http://dirtyvagrant.com/couchsurfing-for-beginners/

ABOUT MY ISLAND...
I'm proud that so many of you would like to ask me more about my home.

I don't have the space here to answer all your questions, so this
section is more of a primer. The weather on Guam is pretty consistent,
a high of 31°C and a low of 24°C. It is a tropical island, so it rains
often, but not always. Shorts, a t-shirt, & sandles are just fine most
of the year. Guam's main industry is tourism, and we get about 2
million tourists a year from Japan, Korea, & China. There is plenty to
keep someone busy for a week or more! The weekends are the best time
to do fun stuff. Here are some things you might do while here:

1. Relax. Enjoy the sun, sand, & surf.
2. High end shopping
3. Scuba diving
4. Play hide & seek or Simon says
5. Fly a airplane
6. Visit historical sites
7. Go sailing
8. Ride a jet ski
9. Snorkeling (CS favorite)
10. Jungle hiking or "boonie stomping"
11. Try Yoga on a beach
12. Go camping on a tropical island
13. Go to a Fiesta
14. Explore caves
15. Go for a motorcycle ride
16. Learn fire breathing (another CS favorite)

Take a look at the activities section in my profile pictures for other
great ideas....

There are so many websites that offer great information on Guam...
figure out what you might want to see and do. I like sending emails
about the hidden gems, only the locals know about, to people with
interesting questions. I've included some links to more information
about Guam:

General Info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guam
http://www.visitguam.org
http://www.uog.edu

News:
http://www.guampdn.com
http://www.kuam.com

Recently I've been getting 8-10 emails a week asking about Guam. Take
a look at these websites first, then I'll be more than happy to help
fill in the gaps.;-)

CONFIRMATION OF COUCH REQUEST

If I agree to host you, it is only fair you confirm that you will be
staying in my home, within a couple days of my acceptance, otherwise I
will assume you are no longer interested. It wouldn't be fair for me
to hang around waiting for someone who is not going to show up. I
always give my contact info in my emails.

I generally don't host people in my home for layovers, unless I'm
really bored or you are really interesting. Go ahead and give it a
shot, you might get lucky.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music- I prefer classical and Jazz, but sometimes I'll listen to rock, rap, or what is new on the radio.

Movies- anything

Books- I'm big into business and productivity. I'm a huge fan of Tim Ferris and the 4 hr work week. I've applied so many of those skills and now I work about 3 hrs a week. If that is something you might want to do, I'd be more than happy to show you how. I read almost anything.
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Not long after I first met my mom back in 1991, I asked him to recommend his favorite book about business.

He didn’t miss a beat: “It’s 'Business Adventures,' by John Brooks,” he said. “I’ll send you my copy.”

I was intrigued: I had never heard of "Business Adventures" or John Brooks.

Today, more than two decades after Warren lent it to me — and more than four decades after it was first published — "Business Adventures" remains the best business book I’ve ever read. John Brooks is still my favorite business writer.

And most of my time my mother isn't a man, but I'm just checking if you actually read my profile. Anyone who mentions this gets a free coke from my fridge. If you don't mention it, that's cool too, I'll just know that you stay with anybody like Ted Bundy.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I used to be an officer in the military, and the government paid for my education which I am super grateful for, but that wasn't what I wanted in life. About 10 years ago, while I was still in, I started to transform myself. I'm not there yet, but I am very happy with the direction things are heading in.

In new york when I went out with my coath and my best Chris I was dressing business i like business man you tube star I wear bread name300 buck skill pants with raphle shirt lerren with lofer dress shoe I don't play when I go out I dress a star ! Like red carpet! — with Jason Genova.

Teach, Learn, Share

My favorite things in life don't cost any money. It's really clear that the most precious resource we all have is time.
-Steve Jobs

CHAMORRO CUSTOMS

I am a host primarily. I invest much time and effort to meet people
via couchsurfing. I could just go to the mall or a bar to meet people,
but I find that CS'rs are generally a different breed.

As I am part Chamorro, I do my best to show visitors the land AND the people.

One of the things that I really enjoy doing is teaching guests
Chamorro customs. I might take you to a fiesta and show you the local
etiquette. hint: it's not just what to eat, but how to eat it!

Here is your first lesson:

One of the core Chamorro customs ,and a quite utopian one at that, is
reciprocity. Simply put, If I give you a coconut today, tomorrow you
give me a fish and both parties are happy, because both gave and
received.

As a guest in my home, I go through considerable trouble to host you.
I setup the bed, put clean sheets on, and make sure there aren't any
gangs of monkeys or squirrels laying in wait to attack the guests. It
is customary for a visitor to bring a small gift for the person they
are visiting. The name for this custom varies from culture to culture,
but it's origins lie in the fact that the visitor is disturbing the
normal work cycle of the host. As a sign of mutual respect for this
disturbance, visitors often bring a small gift as a token of
appreciation. Many times overlooking this custom is seen as a insult,
especially if the guest is aware of the custom. If you are from a
"Western" country, this might seem a little strange to you, but this
is a common practice everywhere else in the world.

In that spirit, it would be very nice if you could bring a small gift
for me from wherever you are originating. I've had Koreans bring me
dried squid, Chinese bring cakes, Americans brought me cash..;-P It
doesn't have to be expensive, it's more the thought that counts.

Reciprocity can also be shown when we go out. If I host you in my home, buying a meal for me is also a very nice thing to do. I won't expect you to pay for me, but if I saved you $180 (~$400 during peak season) a night in hotel expenses, which is the basic rack rate, plus taxes, a $15 dinner isn't going to break the bank.
BTW.... im also on the very popular airbnb.com, So I do charge some people several hundred dollars per night to stay with me if they find me that way.

Hosting is really fun, but it can also be expensive. If each surfer
costs me $25 in gas, after the 60th surfer, a host starts to scratch
their head and say... hmmmm.....maybe 2am airport pickups aren't the best use of my time. To be absolutely clear, I don't do airport pickups anymore.

I also have a collection of things that my previous couchsurfers left
with me for other couchsurfers to use. In that spirit, I also ask that
you consider leaving something useful behind for the next couchsurfer.
From sunblock to diving gear, kayaks, and a bicycle, I literally have piles of stuff that I let surfers use.

PASSWORD

When requesting a couch, please write the phrase "Rock n Roll ain't
noise pollution!" at the end. This is just so I know you have read my
profile and not just send a request without taking an interest. I try to be optimistic, but if you don't include the password in you initial request, I will probably say no.

In your introduction email, tell me if you can cook something
delicious. Even if you are only a smores expert, I'll be happy let you
culinary creativity run wild in my kitchen.

Above all, CS is about creating positive experiences and fostering
goodwill. Remember to have fun, be safe, and that only you can prevent
forest fires. Thanks for reading and being a respectful Couchsurfer.
Oh, and don't ask me if you can go to the toilet!! Of course you can!
;)

What I Can Share with Hosts

lots of laughs and you might wince a bit...but just a bit ;)

Countries I’ve Visited

Afghanistan, American Samoa, Antarctica, Canada, China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States Minor Outlying Islands

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, South Korea, United States