Hi! I'm not Tado in pink glasses. I'm Richard Dean F. Basa, a self-proclaimed music lover and goodwill ambassador. I sell words for a living and make a life living them out.

I am a freelancer by profession and a musician and traveler by ambition/passion.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'd like to meet people from various backgrounds who love to travel and explore places. I'd love to learn from their travails and share some of mine.

I also would like to be able to help backpackers find their way in case their visiting my city, the Summer Capital of the Philippines.

Interests

If I'm not smashing a guitar or ukelele around, banging the keyboard or piano or destroying the violin, you can hear me bleating my lungs out in song or see me wait for a buzzer beater or game winner on BTV or relish the Never Say Die spirit of the PBA's most beloved team.

I also teleport to other places when given the chance. Well, perks of being a freelancer/online writer. Love those long walks along the trails or in the park.

• writing
• festivals
• flowers
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• guitar
• piano
• violin
• freelancing

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm eclectic so I listen to all kinds of music, but I love reggae, 80s, 90s, alternative, OPM
I love both the book and movie Tuesdays with Morrie
Green Mile, Speed, Shawshank Redemption
Art of Work by Jeff Goins

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I performed in the street (on a pedestrian lane actually) during Session Road in Bloom Panagbenga Flower Festival 2014.

I've not had a haircut since 2009.

Teach, Learn, Share

Music, philosophy,writing

What I Can Share with Hosts

My love for music, songs I cover and compose, my passion for travel and various cultures.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines