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Overview

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  • Fluent in English, Spanish; learning German
  • 31, Male
  • Member since 2015
  • Locksmith
  • Ongoing Bachelors in Sociology
  • From Edinburg, TX, USA
  • Profile 75% complete

About Me

I'm a 23 year old locksmith, constantly traveling to other states to continue my education in the field of tinkering with locks. I'm a pretty nice guy, and very respectful to those who return it in kind. I tend to keep to myself, but I'm very sociable in most public settings. I like meeting new people and trying new things. I'm a hobbyist in Video Gaming, Music, and Food. I love trying to cook and eat new things that are not of the norm, and I'm a huge junkie for music festivals.
I tend to wind down either playing my guitar, or playing some video games until the sun goes down. I'm engaged to a lovely woman whom I was dating for 5 years, and currently looking to expand my small business in making new friendships and connections across the U.S.A. for future endeavors. I'm a very personable person, I had to learn to be good in social settings when I was a bartender for 3 years. I love the outdoors and am always up for some handiwork. I'm always open to help people who need it!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To find and meet some interesting people while traveling across the U.S.A. and other countries, whether I'm on business, or at home and able to give a place to stay to people just passing through, I'm always up to hang out and have a good time with friendly and open-minded people!

Interests

Music, Gaming, Tinkering, Locksmithing, Art, Politics, Sports, Cooking and trying new food. I'm a big buff on the outdoors and I tend to love talking to people about what music they like, and also listening to it myself. I can talk for a good while about politics, and have lots of funny stories to tell especially in my work of locksmithing and bartending. I love mixology, and love trying the different concoctions other bartenders come up with. I also have a fixation on trying to open up cars or locks for people who are locked out of their homes. It's always satisfying knowing your skills are still strong in your field or career!

  • arts
  • music festivals
  • festivals
  • education
  • dining
  • cooking
  • cocktails
  • running
  • politics
  • video games
  • traveling
  • cars
  • music
  • guitar
  • outdoor activities
  • hiking
  • sports
  • business
  • teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

The Matrix Series. LOTR series. Star Wars Series. Most Comic Books. I grew up reading tons and tons of old comics my Uncle had left behind at my grandmothers, and it was often my favorite past time. I enjoy reading cultural novels about the Hispanic community, and also sci-fi novels.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I'm a huge music festival fan, and I've met some great bands and music names, such as Interpol, Coheed & Cambria, Spoon, CHVCHES, and Kanye West.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love talking and teaching people about Locks and the world of Locksmithing! (although most find it boring) I also enjoy spending time in the outdoors with people whether it be hiking or doing some simple yardwork.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am happy to offer some financial help during my stay and also pull my weight in work around the home or the property. I don't mind helping in cleaning up around the house and running short errands when I'm not busy with my business in the city I'm visiting.

Countries I’ve Visited

Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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