CURRENT MISSION

To bring truth and peace to the masses

ABOUT ME

Born in Galveston Tx, raised in northern California.

I have just recently graduated Humboldt State University, and am living less than a 10 minute walk from campus. Arcata is known in the north coast for its beautiful scenery in the spring, its wildlife, surrounding hiking trails, and of course the Marijuana culture that is seemingly ever present. Among the great activities in Arcata, there is the Farmers market, producing organic and local fruits and vegetables, the redwood forest trails including redwood park, where a festival is held on April 20th, as well as the surf-able beaches of the northwest.

I can tell you a little about myself and my Room-mates: My Girl Friend, Annie and our Dog, Patton. we are laid-back in conversation, yet hard-working in our aspirations (whatever they may be this week). I have been Directing a Science Camp this Summer, and Annie is working at the local Hub, Ramones in Wildberries.

I am a Biology major from a small town in the central Sierra's, where Annie and I both grew up. In my free time I enjoy being outdoors and sharing new experiences with others. I enjoy talking more than anything. Annie loves to bake, on Arcata's rainy days You can find her baking goodies in our little studio.

The three of us are a warm and welcoming bunch, ready for anyone to come a-knocking.

PHILOSOPHY

"Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth. I sat at a table where were rich food and wine in abundance, an obsequious attendance, but sincerity and truth were not; and I went away hungry from the inhospitable board. The hospitality was as cold as the ices." Thoreau, Walden

"If there is to be peace in the world,
There must be peace in the nations.

If there is to be peace in the nations,
There must be peace in the cities.

If there is to be peace in the cities,
There must be peace between neighbors.

If there is to be peace between neighbors,
There must be peace in the home.

If there is to be peace in the home,
There must be peace in the heart."

-- Lao Tzu (570-490 B.C.)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Our mission is to better acquaint ourselves with the interesting people that inhabit the various places on the earth, and also to establish mutually beneficial relations with people from other countries. This is to not only have an affordable place to stay while traveling but also to experience a place through the eyes of a native rather than a tourist. This exchange works both ways and we are just as happy to host, as we are to visit.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Hosted many, and traveled much, but I have never stayed with a CSer

Interests

Ad: Backpacking, biking, snowboarding, Appropriate tech, Music composition, performance, and appreciation, art of any kind, rock climbing.

An: Baking, reading, world religion, wildlife, domestic animals (especially pitbulls :), Hiking, beach walking, oldies music, love

• animals
• dogs
• wildlife
• arts
• culture
• performing arts
• festivals
• dining
• wine
• baking
• walking
• technology
• reading
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• snowboarding
• rock climbing
• biology
• religion
• science
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Into the Wild, Krakauer; Future of Life, Wilson; Hitchhicker's Guide to the Galaxy, Adams; Omnivore's Dilemma, Micheal Pollan; Tom Robbins, Truman Capote, Tolkien, many other Authors.

All music of every type. I am a music junkie.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ridden horse back on Roca Pichincha, Quito, Ecuador, where I stayed with a house family for a summer to learn Spanish.

Teach, Learn, Share

we have much to teach, yet also much to learn. Those who come to visit should be prepared to exchange ideas and customs.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Canada, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ecuador, United States

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