CURRENT MISSION

Travel, learn, teach, explore...Stop and smell the flowers, they won't always be in bloom.

ABOUT ME

I'm a freelance photographer, artist, free spirit, open book, laid back, deep thinker and compassionate person. I'm also looking to get out and travel more. I spend most of my time working as a photographer for multiple media newspapers and websites. Even though I absolutely love what I do, I need to have some fun outside of my passion as well. I love meeting new people, listening to their life stories and just looking for some new experiences.

PHILOSOPHY

My philosophy is that the more you can learn the better. I'm not saying book smarts, I'm saying real life smarts. Be open minded and flexible, and life can be an amazing journey. Learn from other people's expereinces and be open to all opinions. Love to the fullest without fear, and tell those you care about how much you do without embarrassment.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Offer a couch to crash in So. Cal. and happy to be a tour guide around the area for those who are traveling.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

While I've technically been a member here since 2008, I haven't been able to enjoy it much. I had my first experience in Feb. 2013 wile I was traveling to Las Vegas.

Interests

Photography, music, road trips, art of all kinds, searching for the perfect coffee shop, and reading.

• arts
• books
• photography
• coffee
• shopping
• flowers
• news
• reading
• tv
• traveling
• music
• communications
• freelancing
• history
• tourism
• road trips

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I traveled to France, I fell in love. It was my first time out of the country, I was only a teenager at the time. I was amazed by the land, history and how friendly people were. I really hope to one day go and spend time traveling Europe.

I am also continually amazed by mankind. The reason I say that is because with all the bad news out online, or on TV, there are some really good people in the world. People as a whole are generous, considerate and respectful. It's sad that it only takes a few to ruin that.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to learn from others, I love to share what I can and as for teaching, it just all depends on the subject. I enjoy contributing in any way I can to those who are interested. I'm a freelance photographer and spend most of my time pursing that. It's the one skill I know well. I also studied a bit of music here and there, art, etc. And of course on a more "darker side", I am also a certified Crime Scene Investigator. Although I've never worked in the field, the schooling was very interesting.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Italy, Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States