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Overview

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  • Fluent in English; learning French
  • 36, Male
  • Member since 2012
  • Engineer in Training
  • University, Life
  • From Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Trying to see the world, and also secure a couch of my own for guests!

ABOUT ME

I'm usually friendly and accommodating to any person or situation, patient, and I possess a quick wit. Okay, it's not that quick, and it can't really always be called wit, but I do manage an occasional funny.

PHILOSOPHY

C'est la vie, whatever will be! Love life, and it will love you back.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm new to CS; I'm hoping to try some hang-outs or couches while I travel in Europe. I don't have a permanent residence at the moment, but I'm diligently pursuing leads to change that!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

None yet, I'll update this soon!

Interests

I'm a musician, primarily of the guitar orientation, though I'm bi-saxual as well.
I also enjoy exercise and the outdoors; soccer is great, and I also love snowboarding and skateboarding (but I'm not good at it). I hope to try some surfing this summer.

  • photography
  • cooking
  • exercise
  • traveling
  • juggling
  • music
  • guitar
  • outdoor activities
  • hiking
  • camping
  • surfing
  • snowboarding
  • skateboarding
  • soccer
  • teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm not huge on movies, I will watch them, but I haven't been to a cinema in nearly 2 years. Some TV shows are cool, but I'm not huge on TV either.

Music is my passion media; I love finding new music, all sorts, and seeing live bands play is awesome. I love jamming with others too.

Reading is quite a good hobby of mine too. Currently reading the Song of Fire and Ice series so I can watch the Game of Thrones guilt free!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've seen loads of great wilderness throughout BC while camping/hiking.

The Whistler/Blackcomb Peak2Peak gondola ride was really cool my first time.

When I get to play music in front of a crowd, and they dig it and really respond well, that's amazing.. I've managed that a couple times, and I hope it will happen again.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach - I teach guitar, could try to teach juggling, or maybe slacklining. I'm quite patient, which is a good trait for a teacher I guess.
Learn - Perpetual student, I'll soak up what you give me! Could use tips on cooking or photography!
Sharing is important. I don't share enough, but I'm trying to give a little more.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada

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