The new couch surfing site wiped out my profile from back in 2008. Working on updating it!

Here's my story.
I did the college route thing, then worked in the corporate world in IT. I just didn't find it rewarding. I opened up a real estate company in SoCal at the wrong time, the real estate bust and I was out of it within the year. I started teaching because I loved inspiring the kids, but I got fired from teaching because of political crap with the principal. I didn't know what I wanted to do next. So I backpacked the US for 6 weeks trying to "find myself."

I travelled through NYC, DC, Baltimore, Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago, Seattle and Portland. Just me and my backpack and a Nikon dSLR to document my trip. That was my first experience with couch surfing and it was pretty awesome! I took pictures of my travels and all the cool things I did. And when I returned to Dallas, I shared the images with friends and family.

They said my pictures were pretty good. I asked them, "Good enough to get paid?" And the reply was, "I think so..." So... BOOM, I decided that would be my next profession! No experience, no training, nothing, just and idea to pursue it.

To say the least, it has been incredible and a blessing. Because of photography, I've travelled more, photographed interesting people, capture amazing parties, weddings, everything! I've seen my work in various magazines and publications and it's a pretty incredible feeling, but even more important is that humble feeling that I get when I see my work on people's walls or in their offices because they will cherish and pass on those images. It's truly a remarkable and rewarding feeling.

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我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

Man, I love the spirt of the couch surfing community. I enjoy the camaraderie, if I travel to a new city, i'm happy exploring on my own, but it makes it much cooler and memorable when a local shows me around sharing stories. The exchange, the interaction, the story sharing - it all adds to the travel experience.

兴趣

• photography
• partying
• traveling
• backpacking
• surfing

音乐、电影和书籍

I like pop, top 40, country music.
I watch all kinds of movies, but some of my favorites are Titanic, Wedding Ringer, Notebook, Star Wars, Avengers, etc.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

I wake up - to me that's amazing; I take nothing for granted knowing it can all be gone in the blink of an eye. I backpacked Europe for 5 weeks with a great friend. I loved the experience so much, I took my little brother and we backpacked mainly Italy for 5 weeks. I've been to China, I've travelled through Chile. The adventures I could share are amazing and numerous. And then throw in my US adventures and I could write a movie! Partying in Vegas or Los Angeles, exploring San Francisco, Key West, the New England states, etc. It just goes on and on and on.
I live for this stuff.

教，学，和分享

I love sharing and listening. I get excited about everything because it's an experience.

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

I"m respectful and tidy. I don't need much, just a couch or a floor with a blanket and pillow. I love sharing and listening. I get excited about everything because it's an experience.

我游览过的国家

Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden

我居住过的国家

United States