CURRENT MISSION

My mission is to meet and enjoy the company of a variety of people around the world...and to eat chocolate.

ABOUT ME

Living on the west coast of the U.S. (Hollywood/Los Angeles, CA), I enjoy going to either the beach or the mountains~when the mood strikes. I love to travel and have been to Italy (favorite), France, Belgium and Monaco so far. I also lived in the Caribbean (Puerto Rico) for a year and a half after graduating from college. I love hangin' out, acting, writing film scripts, staying in shape, and meeting new people from other parts of the world.

PHILOSOPHY

"The day we stop making excuses is the day we start to become successful."

"Live and let live."

"It is what it is."

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

As a new member, I'm currently participating in CS2 by opening my door to anyone who would like to use my couch (a new queen-sized sleeper sofa).

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've hosted many people from many countries through CS. And have traveled to Italy, France, Belgium, Monaco, Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, and 40+ U.S. states (but not through CS).

Interests

Love to travel, act, write, go to the beach and the mountains, watch films, and have just entered into marketing an invention of mine with my brother.

• culture
• writing
• acting
• chocolate
• movies
• traveling
• beaches
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Films:
"Cool Hand Luke"
"Three Days Of the Condor"
"Good Will Hunting"
"Walk the Line"
"V For Vendetta"
"Everything Is Illuminated"
And the one I'm currently writing.

Music:
The bluegrass music played by my Grandfather
Sade
Lenny Kravitz
Johnny Cash
Natasha Bedingfield
Christina Aguilera
Alison Krauss & Union Station
U2
Toby Keith

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've raced in numerous 26.2 mile marathons.
(not sure if that's 'amazing' or crazy)

And I'm about to 'go public' with an invention.

Teach, Learn, Share

If anyone would like to learn about the life/lifestyle of an independent paraplegic, ask away.
As I'm lucky to be alive to begin with, I'll share with you a true appreciation of life and a second chance to really 'live'.
There's more in the BIO section of my wesbite:
www.geocities.com/marcusayork

I'd love to learn anything from you as well: about your culture, anything you've 'been through'...your goals, and how I can help you attain them, and so on.

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