CURRENT MISSION

To learn as much as I can

ABOUT ME

My name is Jonathan Ogden. My friends call me Charley. I have had the good fortune to have travelled a lot in my life, although I am still young. I am respectful, polite, and intelligent.

PHILOSOPHY

I think that most bad things stem from ignorance, therefore I try to educate myself as much as possible with an open mind in order to be a positive influence on my environment.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's a much more interesting experience to stay with people when traveling.

Interests

Surfing, rock climbing, weight lifting, soccer, salsa dancing, central and south american culture, cooking, music, movies, video games, economics, finance, investment, middle eastern culture, chinese culture, world history, technology.

• culture
• dancing
• salsa dancing
• environment
• cooking
• technology
• movies
• video games
• traveling
• music
• surfing
• rock climbing
• soccer
• economics
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite movie is Shaun of the Dead. My favorite musical group right now is St. Paul and the Broken Bones. The last good book I read that I really enjoyed was Slaughterhouse Five.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I ran with the bulls in Pamplona once.

Teach, Learn, Share

I really enjoy speaking with people who have experienced a lot in their lives. People who have accomplished something. People who have a definite skill.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Anyone interested in practicing Spanish or Chinese with me, I would welcome the opportunity. I'm a good cook, and happy to exchange techniques, if you like.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bahamas, Belize, Costa Rica, Egypt, England, Greece, Honduras, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Spain, Taiwan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Mexico