CURRENT MISSION

To not anticipate the future and not dwindle on the past but be submerged in the present, the now, life!!!

ABOUT ME

I am an easy going laid back kind of guy. I live by a stress free philosophy and try not to dwell on my past or my future but live in the moment. I am a social person and enjoy being in groups with lots of positive energy, but I also enjoy being alone, I have found out a lot of beautiful things about myself in solitude. I am both shy and outgoing, both loud yet quiet, engaged yet aloof. I am very adaptive to different situations and can get along with anyone. I try to do what is right as opposed to what feels right. I try to see a positive twist on conventionally negative situations.

PHILOSOPHY

Live everyday not like it's the last day but like it's the first!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Looking for sociable, friendly, engaging people to meet on their travels and my own. Interested in learning new experiences through sharing and growing with others. Couchsurfing presents the opportunity to learn about other people, cultures, and the world we live in.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have couchsurfed many times in the United States and in Panama and Belize. The people and experiences were very rewarding and ones I hold dear. As I travel more to other countries I hope to create more positive relationships and experiences with like minded people.

Interests

I enjoy exercise and that includes swimming, biking, and weightlifting. I like the great outdoors and any activity that takes place outside. Singing and dancing are two of my greatest passions. I can enjoy both for hours on end. I love being at the beach and basking in the light of the sun.

• dancing
• exercise
• traveling
• eating out
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• swimming
• teaching
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Ten top favorite movies are: The Shawshank Redemption, Gladiator, The Green Mile, Requiem for a Dream, Revolver, The Matrix, Pay it Forward, Children of Men, Conspiracy Theory, District 9!

Eleven Books (Can't really distinguish one better than another all different and offer something unique): The Giver, Freakonomics, The Da Vinci Code, Don't know much about history, Raptor Red, Chromosome 6, The Rationalist, Twilight, Notes From The Song Of Life, The Four agreements, A New Earth and Year of Wonders.

I enjoy ALL Music!!!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went on a whale watch when I was young and I really enjoyed that. I went to Haiti when I was 12 and that left a lasting impression on me. Went to Biloxi, Mississippi to help with hurricane Katrina victims. Went to Cananda to be united with my half brothers.

Teach, Learn, Share

1. Seeing the commonality between people and myself so that I may experience unity and how we are connected despite illusory differences which only creates a void.

2. Conventional happiness and fulfilled dreams do not have to be a pursuit or far off hopeful ambition which are really only thoughts that take place in the frame of one's mind. Change your mind and you determine how happy you want to be and what your dreams are! Living your dreams and being happy now is not only a possibility but a reality!

3. To be a good teacher is to be a good student, for if you stop receiving knowledge how will you have any to give!

.....I am interested in learning how to learn

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my philosophy, ambitions, dreams, and fears.

I'm respectful of people's thoughts, opinions, space and time.

Countries I’ve Visited

Barbados, Belize, Canada, Colombia, Greece, Guatemala, Italy, Mexico, Panama

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States