CURRENT MISSION

Take in as much of this life as possible with a smile.

ABOUT ME

I am a laid back educated guy who likes to relax with friends, eat, drink, and be marry. But that doesn't stop me from engaging in much activity including but not limited to writing, playing ice hockey, hiking, backpacking, car camping, surfing, rollerblading, or curling up with a good book.

PHILOSOPHY

I'm just trying to figure it out like the rest of you...but if I were pinned down I would say to try to at least smile, if not laugh, with each moment of my day.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Spreading the word like gospel...hehe

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Nothing but good things to say!!!!! Except this: I have noticed in the last number of visits we have had here that many visitors seem to treat our couch more like a hotel room, complete with "room service" of a sort, and less like an opportunity to meet folks and enjoy the cultural exchange that I so enjoy. So, if you are looking for a hotel, please check in to a Days Inn or any of the many hotels available in Beijing, my wife and I are not hotel staff, nor are we interested in becoming hotel staff.

Interests

yup, I like that too

• arts
• writing
• books
• photography
• festivals
• drinking
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• surfing
• hockey

Music, Movies, and Books

Shawshank Redemption, Last of the Mohicans, and many others.
Rock, jazz, classical, folk, yup, I like it all
recently: Thirteen Moons

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Chang Bai Shan northern China a very large crater lake on the N. Korean border--ha! Did it again!
The Harbin Ice Lantern Festival: A must for any traveler
The Water Splashing Festival in Jing Hong, Yunnan, China: what a trip!
The Desert of Southern California/Arizona at the right moment from late Feb. to early Apr.....You just can't beat it.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a bit of a plant-geek so ask away, I am also quite clever when it comes to fixing or, if need be, jury-rigging "stuff"
While I am fairly accomplished in the art of photography, I would really like to learn more about different aspects of the art...including the computer end

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, France, Mexico, South Korea, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States

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