CURRENT MISSION

To travel the world with my camera capturing the essence of the journey and the destinations and to gain a new perspective of myself and others.

ABOUT ME

Im a down to earth idealist with ambitious visions of my purpose. Introverted and open-minded, I enjoy the energy of a crowd from time to time. I prefer a rural atmosphere over urban city living, yet excursions to the city fill me up with curiosity and amazement. Music by musicians is the best for my ears. I have an attention to detail and safety. I like to rhyme in writing. I've tried my hand at spoken word and enjoyed it once I got over the fear of public speaking. My mood is mostly easy-going. Im a friendly dude with attitude and thrive on arts and culture. I'd like to own a homestead one day where I reap the fruits of my own labor and share it with my beloved and my neighbors.

PHILOSOPHY

The world is all connected. We must act as stewards to nurture and protect the gift we share in its existence. As the Hawaiians put it: Malama i ka 'aina, Malama i ka pono.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am new to this experience of travel. I plan to surf first and host later, once I settle back down in my own place.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Fresh.

Interests

Analyzing films and their cinematography, writing, outdoor adventure such as hiking, camping, fishing, biking, and long walks. Photography, videography, gardening, and raising animals. Cooking and concocting natural remedies. Taking care of things. Working with my hands. People watching. Hop-scotching. Rhyming.

• animals
• arts
• culture
• writing
• photography
• perfumes
• cooking
• gardening
• movies
• traveling
• homesteading
• music
• spoken word
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• fishing
• hiking
• camping

Music, Movies, and Books

MOVIES:Documentaries. Chris Farley movies. Oldboy. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Thirst (Korean Vampire film). Once. Perfume. Hugo. Powder. Being John Malkovich. Burn After Reading. 28 Days Later. Ponyo. Spirited Away. The Science of Sleep. Vanilla Sky. INK. Kurosawa films. High Fidelity. Jim Jarmusch films. Wes Anderson films. Elf. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Bronson. Children of Men. Chaplin. City of God.

BOOKS:Carl Sagan, Studs Terkel, Hunter Thompson, George Orwell, Lee Child, One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest, Notes From Underground, Malcom Gladwell, On The Road, Edward Abbey, George Carlin...

MUSIC:Atmosphere, Alkaline Trio, Mumford & Sons, Gunpowder Secrets, Brett Dennen, Bright Eyes, Death Cab for Cutie, The Doors, Gorillaz, Jack Johnson, Joe Strummer, Johnny Cash, Jurassic 5, Living Legends, Marcy Playground, Rory Gallagher, She & Him. There's more for all categories, believe me...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Watching the sunset over the Grand Canyon as a kid. Gazing at the stars on a rounded sandstone in Joshua Tree National Park. Shouting from the top of Mount Pilatus in Switzerland as a hailstorm rolled in. Driving from Los Angeles, CA to New York in just under 52 hours.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States