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Overview

  • 38 references 27 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Italian, Spanish
  • 38, Male
  • Member since 2008
  • I play music, read books, experience what the world has t...
  • Travelling, Experiencing
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To transcend the bullshit

ABOUT ME

I seek the experience, meet interesting people, make new friends. I love playing music and improvise with fellow musicians. Lately i've been a homebody in Spokane and am finding a peace in planting roots and hosting.Though the travel itch is consistently engraved deep in my spirit.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe in magic and the divine river that we all flow in. I strive to be a more compassionate human being amidst the chaos and to keep the spark alive within the darkness. I'd say I resonate most with a Taoist philosophy and try to cultivate equanimity within my being with a spice of zest when the occasion calls for it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've been hosting a lot in Spokane, WA. I love this website and the philosophy behind it. Most of the people I have met here have been exceptional.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

When I went to Afghanistan in my reckless youth, my Afghani friend AJ, whom I met at a local book store, told me about this website. Afterwards I started using couch surfing in Turkey and then throughout Eastern Europe. I also had the pleasure of being able to host people during my stay in Italy. Now, i host people in Spokane. I have met so many great people and have cultivated deep friendships. This site truly provides and I have experienced a different depth to these countries because of CS. Thanks CS!!

Interests

Music, rollerskating, gardening, reading, learning whatever, body work, photography, archery, languages and meeting cool people. Discussing different ideas, chess, nature stuff, people watching, listening, thinking, making kombucha

  • photography
  • yoga
  • gardening
  • music
  • hiking
  • languages
  • nature

Music, Movies, and Books

I love many kinds of music. Depends on the mood really. Some favorite books are Sometimes A Great Notion, Dune, Steppenwolf, The River Why. Some favorite movies are Contact, HER, Dogville.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Travelled around the world, bungy jump

Teach, Learn, Share

During my travels, I have taught guitar, and some yoga. I like to share massages and think there should be more consentual human affection exchange. I live to learn and share knowledge. I would love to learn more culinary arts, music, sustainable living practices.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversation, I also like to clean or cook meals for hosts. Also, help with home projects.

Countries I’ve Visited

Afghanistan, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, France, Greece, India, Italy, Kosovo, Montenegro, Nepal, Pakistan, Serbia, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Italy, Spain, United States

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