I try to spend a month each year out of the US. I think I'm a decent cook and have some funny stories. I've lived on three continents and do not take myself seriously. I'm definitely the most random person you'll ever meet.

PHILOSOPHY

A mind is like a parachute it only works when it is open.

Life is a journey... so live an interesting one!
Kent Ferguson

To laugh often and much;
To win the respect of intelligent persons
and the affection of children;
To earn the approbation of honest critics
and endure the betrayal of false friends;
To appreciate beauty,
to find the best in others;
To leave the world a bit better,
whether by a healthy child,
a garden patch or a redeemed social condition;
to have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation;
To know even one life has breathed easier
because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded!

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I host and surf. I have been a city ambassador in Denver, Colorado and Phoenix, Arizona. I usually organize a couple of events each month with the goal of including as many people in the local community as I can.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Couch surfing has been really awesome for me. I've met my best friends in life from CS. I've hosted in the US and Africa. I've surfed in Africa, Asia, and Europe. The common bond is always good people. A well prepared meal, a drunken toast and a warm smile are universal never a language barrier.

Interests

I love the outdoors and spend most weekends camping, skiing, hiking and fly fishing. I like to cook and am always learning new dishes.

• beauty
• cooking
• flying
• gardening
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• fishing
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• skiing
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy most types of music. My favorite music is always changing. Archer is the greatest show on television.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have been hit by a car in China (twice), kidnapped in Mali again in Guinea, survived malaria and still smile everyday.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, Guinea, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Jamaica, Japan, Laos, Mali, Mauritania, Mexico, Netherlands, Niger, Peru, Russian Federation, South Korea, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Burkina Faso, China, Mali, United States

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