ABOUT ME

I live in Philadelphia and have been here for six years. I completed school at Temple University and work in the investment field. I come from a close knit family in Central Pennsylvania and was raised in a small town. I moved out to Philadelphia for the culture and the big city atmosphere. So far, so good.

I started traveling in 2005 and have been to a whole bunch of island in the Caribbean. I am somewhat of a workaholic and haven't made nearly enough time for traveling. I am looking to change that this year and go to Europe and Asia (if possible).

PHILOSOPHY

Gandhi’s Seven Deadly Social Sins:

Politics without principle
Wealth without work
Commerce without morality
Pleasure without conscience
Education without character
Science without humanity
Worship without sacrifice

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Mi casa su casa. Make yourself at home.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have not used CS yet, but I'm hoping to change that soon.

Interests

I am a huge fan of the outdoors and like to just about anything that involves being outside. Running, biking, rafting, swimming, etc. Also, I love sports and prefer basketball, football, tennis, and racquetball. I am an avid reader and I love to cook.

• culture
• education
• cooking
• running
• politics
• traveling
• knitting
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• sports
• basketball
• soccer
• tennis
• racquetball
• swimming
• teaching
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Lord of the Rings, Troy, Gladiator, Glengary Glenross, Boiler Room, Bourne Identity/Supremacy/ Ultimatum, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, The Matrix, Office Space, Wedding Crashers, The Departed, Superbad, Tropic Thunder

Books: Rich Dad/Poor Dad, Oil Factor, Wealth of Nations, The Intelligent Investor, Gulliver's Travels, Bourne Identity, Buffet Way, Seven Habits...Effective People, Peak Performance...High Achievers, The Prince, The Soft Sale, The Screwtape Letters, Mere Christianity, Margin of Safety by Seth Klarman

Music: I like genres more than artists. I have been listening to a lot of classical and opera lately. Jazz, 80-90's rap (when rap was good), and a lot of other music. I know it when I hear it.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I haven't climbed Everest or touched the bottom of the Mariana's Trench, but I have snorkeled with sharks off the coast of Puerto Rico. Apparently, they are well fed and basically harmless, but it was a rush nonetheless.

Teach, Learn, Share

I consider myself eclectic and have a lot of passions and interests in many different areas. If I had to choose one, I would say it would be finance and the world markets.

Countries I’ve Visited

Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Netherlands Antilles, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States