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Overview

  • 7 references 3 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning French, Portuguese, Slovene
  • 42, Male
  • Member since 2004
  • Co-Founder & VP of ORCA
  • Masters of Renewable Energy Science
  • From Anchorage, AK, USA
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

4th Indulstrial Revolution

ABOUT ME

I hope to be able to bring clean renewable energy into this world that future generations may be left with blessings rather than burdens.

I have been walking a red road for a while, the road less traveled... We pick up the responsibilities throughout our lives, taking on the great works of our times. The 21st century: An Amazing time to be alive in the Human story.

PHILOSOPHY

Existance asks us what meaning will we give to our life, the way we live is the response one can have.

Learn all you can while you can.

Do what you can with what you've got.
I will be strong, I will be Brave, I will not fail. I till not let me.

My self assurance: To myself: It will work out, trust me. I give you my personal assurance...

It is upon the shoulders of giants which we can stand and know what we do.

Our life and experience are largely what we make of them.

Some ask what is the meaning of life, rather it is better to realize we have been asked. It seems that in giving us a life, Existence as asked us what meaning we will give to it thus our only means of responding is how we live our lives.

The knowledge we have been given wisdom that I have been given is not mine - I must develop the wisdom to use it in a good way and to pass it on. I love to touch people lives in a good way try to help them find what gift they have been given.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have been able to host and be hosted by several folks, presently, I would like to connect with folks for various social and cultural exchanges.

My life has been blessed by many whom have given me their time and encouragement. To do so it to acknowledgment that the cup of life runith over - and so it is.

I really enjoy in taking part in this project, sharing with others, assisting in their travels and self realization. Self realization, personal evolution... is often a social process CS helps the world realize this by connecting folks from around the planet.

I'd like to go on some adventures while in Portugal, getting away for the weekend is really important to my effectiveness in working on my thesis during the week.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've had a lot of good times with couch surfing, I've been fortinuare enough to be hosted by various folks all around the world. Last year while in Iceland I was able to host travelers for the first time.

I am hoping to have some adventures here in Portugal for the next few months while I am completing my thesis here.

Interests

The human story, the human project, Empowerment, Life, love, wonder lust, Learning, Adventure, Horses, (Icelandic Ponies!), Hiking, Bike riding, Surfing/ body boarding, Mountain Biking, running, yoga, tai chi, Yoga, biology, social-biology, evolution, Sustainability, Quality, Philosophy, Renewable Energy, Spiritual journey, Wisdom, Traditional Knowledge, Ecology, photography, flying, kites, kittens, design, science, engineering, technology, technique,

  • horses
  • design
  • photography
  • beauty
  • yoga
  • running
  • working out
  • walking
  • flying
  • boating
  • technology
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • surfing
  • biology
  • ecology
  • engineering
  • history
  • science

Music, Movies, and Books

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Ecotopia, A man named Dave,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My cup is spilled over with the beauty and opportunist which I have been fortunate enough to realize.

Swam in a volcanic lake, Askja - Iceland. Slid down flat top mountain, had a spiritual awakening, white water rafting, pilot airplane, sailed a boat, graduated college,

Teach, Learn, Share

I enjoy being in the company of learned people, those whom have transmuted experiences into lessons and applied them into their lives and realities.

My life is very full of learning, teaching and sharing if yours is too then we will likely get along well.

I am a drum maker and can teach this, we will need to get materials but it should not be such a challenge.

Mentoring, philosophy, pragmatism, critical thinking,

What I Can Share with Hosts

Most people of the world have never met an Alaskan let alone an Alaska Native or Aleut the: Indigenous Peoples whom Alaska's name hails from. My heritage, history and unique perspective on the world are part of what I being with me when I share in couch surfing with a host. My aim is to contribute to my hosts life path in some way that is unique to the interaction and opportunity at hand.

Countries I’ve Visited

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Finland, India, Italy, Portugal, Singapore, Slovenia, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Iceland, Portugal, United States

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