CURRENT MISSION

To explore and open my horizons to the wonder of the world and its inhabitants...and to welcome in anyone whom needs a couch or a guide

ABOUT ME

I have a good sense of humor and often find that it's more suited in the company of men than of women. I enjoy trying new things out such as skydiving and possibly swimming with sharks. I believe that life should be lived with no regrets which does not mean that it should be lived recklessly or without accepting responsibility or consequences, but one that you actively live out and pursue versus just exist. I would have to say that besides my rebellious streak, I am well grounded and have a high standard of loyalty and a strong sense of caring for those around me. I'm more forward than sometimes is appropriate, but can not live with myself if I was not sincere and honest, even if it is sometimes to a fault. There is definitely a strong rebellious, mischievous side to me. You've been warned. *smirk*

PHILOSOPHY

Personal philosophy is: It is not enough to merely exist.

I don't believe in sugar-coating or hiding anything as it seems more like a ploy to manipulate a situation or person or as though you can not share your thoughts or opinions with another individual. I don't see the reason to waste someone else's time by not really trying to understand or to know the other person.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I love opening up my home and heart to those exploring this side of the world. I hosted couch surfers and hopefully I can explore other corners of the world and meet new people and experience new wonders when I couch surf.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

New to this community, but hope to have numerous experiences under my belt soon. I've hosted couch surfers but definitely will keep this project in mind when I travel, particularly when I travel due to disaster response.

Interests

My personal passions tend to encompass helping others, including animals. I therefore am most passionate about finding a position or role in which I can utilize all my experiences and skills to contribute to the benefit of others, particularly domestic animals. I've been involved in disaster animal rescue and response and keep that element prevalent in my life.

I relish new experiences such as skydiving, participating in disaster animal rescue and response, snowboarding, skydiving, exploring new sights, exploring new types of food, meeting new people, and having unique and fresh experiences. I soon hope to swim with sharks.

• animals
• dining
• boating
• traveling
• skydiving
• snowboarding
• swimming
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Gothic, Industrial, EBM, Synthpop, Ska and DMX

Movies: Se7en, City of Lost Children, Delicatessen, U571, Fight Club, The Cell, The Village, Sleepy Hollow, Usual Suspects, Memento, Shawshank Redemption, Silence of the Lambs, Gattaca, Without a Paddle

Television: Most Evil, Forensic Files, Deadliest Catch, E-Vet Interns, Masterminds, Dirty Jobs, Planet Earth

Books: True Crime, Forensics, Serial Killers, Non-fiction. Biographies on leaders and forward-thinking pioneers. I tend to devour books. :) I studied coroner investigating and had wanted to pursue that interest until I became involved in disaster services for humans and animals.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I spent 9 months in New Orleans, Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina and through Hurricane Rita to assist with animal rescue and response. I was involved in boat and field search and rescue, body count, feral assessment, and humane animal trapping in response to the flooding and devastation in Louisiana.

Teach, Learn, Share

Animal handling skills, humane animal trapping skills, disaster animal response and rescue skills

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Honduras, Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United Kingdom, United States

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