Smiling and optimistic nomad.

Back in Philly after 10 years abroad :D :D :D

If you request a couch then make sure you look at my profile and in your request tell me why you're interested to surf with me. Although I enjoy hosting and helping out the community I do prefer that whoever is staying in my home is a like-minded individual.
Copy/paste requests will be met with equal effortlessness; ignored or denied. That is to say, please consider what we might have to offer one another before requesting to stay with me.
Still happy to meet and hang out with others!

CURRENT MISSION

Make other people smile. Not worry about the future.

ABOUT ME

Home in the US was Philadelphia, Since 10 years ago have been living, working, and traveling in other countries.

I like to spend a lot of time outdoors, being active, eating, and learning new things. I used to climb, but now I've transitioned into hiking.
If there's anything specific you want to know then don't be shy and ask me, or just come and meet me!

Engineer/IT and Trader

PHILOSOPHY

Be Happy.
Try new things.
Be good.
Do these, be persistent with what you want, but don't worry because everything works out just great in the end.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing is just an awesome way to connect with other like-minded and friendly people.

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

These days meeting with CSers and going to events. Would like to host again once I have a place somewhere.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My first time couchsurfing was in 2007 in San Diego, I met some really great people there. We made a bonfire on Fiesta Island and the next day they took me to a cool artsy sorta street festival with live music and people selling stuff. I got hooked after that.

I‘ve hosted a lot of Couchsurfers and been hosted a lot too :)

Interests

In no particular order… Yerba Mate, Merino wool, Being Outdoors, food, Guitar, Climbing, Hammocks, naps, yoga, the humor in everything, animals, Languages, Hiking, Relaxing, Healthy lifestyle
Camping, People Watching, Biking, Philosophizing

• animals
• cats
• yoga
• meditation
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• languages
• mountains
• nature
• climbing
• bicycles
• merino wool

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
I listen to a lot of acoustic guitar and classical type music, then some rock prob from a couple decades ago, and then some música latina (sorry to group it as there are so many types)

Books:
Way of the Peaceful Warrior
The Kingkiller Chronicles
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Shogun

Movies:
Always up for watching something funny, horror or just clever but don't see much lately as I'm on the road.
Have always liked older Mafia-type movies, Ip Man, and The Motorcycle Diaries.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived and worked in a small city in Honduras for two years
Nepal
Dulce de Leche (not the food)
Everyday Life

Teach, Learn, Share

Learn: language (studying Korean), cultures, ways of living, and exercises/stretches to keep feeling good :D

Teach/Share: My experiences from traveling, studying. Couchsurfing. Spanish. English. A good conversation.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cook a meal, help some cleanup, give some good laughs, really quite open to it

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Northern Ireland, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Denmark, Ecuador, Honduras, New Zealand, United States, Viet Nam

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