CURRENT MISSION

To meet new people, hang out and see new things, and to experience life to the fullest.

ABOUT ME

Laid back, with many interests. Was going to be a painter, or architect, but instead studied engineering. I currently live in a small town near Baltimore, Maryland. Although I take life seriously, I have a wild streak, which ssome might consider "loose moral standards".

PHILOSOPHY

People should live life to the fullest, and not dwell on the little things. I believe that being a good human being, one who is good to other people and animals, and who can enjoy our accomplishments without destroying the planet is a good philosophy.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

CS'ing is about bringing people together. It would be awesome to host speakers from throughout the world; although at the moment my place is undergoing renovations.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've had many CS-like experiences throughout my life; from the most basic, like when I slept with my friends at a beach in New Jersey, to some really nice ski houses that we were allowed to stay. And when I sold books door to door one summer, my friends and me stayed in this guys house free of charge all summer long. He was a very pleasant person, and all he required was that we contribut by buying groceries and helping out with the lawn.

Interests

I own 2 collector cars, one which I partially restored. The other I'll have professionally restored. In the winter months I snowboard either locally, or I go out west, or sometimes to Europe. Other than that, I spend a lot of time at the local Barnes and Noble/Starbucks with friends, or just catching up on reading. For the past 2 years I have been taking German at the local Community college. It's great learning the grammar, and it's fun to be in a class with mostly young people, but it would be better if I could live in Germany so that I could learn the everyday language. Love music, but my choice depends on the mood I'm in: if I'm low, then classical music lifts my mood. If I'm feeling good, then alternative music fits the bill. If I'm in a party mode, then Techno, or hip-hop gets me to dancing. Besides the above, I love art, and museums. Could tour cities just to look at the people, the architecture, and to study the culture.

• animals
• arts
• culture
• books
• architecture
• dancing
• partying
• reading
• cars
• music
• alternative music
• classical music
• skiing
• snowboarding
• engineering
• history
• mathematics
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Cryptonomicon, Charles Dickens' books, Cervantes, Tom Clancy, Koonts, Stephen King, Jared Diamond, Sunshine (the movie), Twilight, Avatar in 3D, Legion, Up, Hoodwinked, I-Robot, early Santana, Moody Blues, The Who, Beatles, Cold Play, Hendrix, TV on the Radio, Gorillaz, Death Cab for Cutie, Suicidal Tendencies, Scissors Sisters, Chevelle..........

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I'm a speed junky, so speeding down the Autobahn at 240km/hour (140mph) was enough to put a smile on my face.

Teach, Learn, Share

I've had an abiding interest in String Theory and the multi-verse, but I must admit that I don't do the maths, just the philosophical part. If anyone is interested in discussing this, or on a more mundane level, the re-building of automotive engines, then I'm up for the challenge. I would love to learn more about art, philosophy, and classical European history.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Germany, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

Puerto Rico, United States

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