I'm a kind, creative, artistic man who lives an intentional and explorative life. Mostly inner world exploration but outer as well. I am quite fond of dogs. Enjoy good people as well. I enjoy being outside. Nature is necessary medicine and teacher. Star gazing is a priceless wonder for me. I've enjoyed cooking and eating tasty healthy food for most of my meals since my early 20's. I really love creating healthy homes, and organizing cluttered rooms and spaces into calm and efficient spaces. I am a former home and business owner, decided to simplify life and declutter my world, sold most possessions in 2016, and moved from my roots in Colorado to Detroit and east coast for a bit and then Seattle and the west coast for two years. Couchsurfing quite a bit along the way, exploring questions about myself and different ways to live life. I discovered several clues and found many more questions to ask.

I'm back in Colorado now and have been building Tiny Homes for 4 years. Lived in one for two of those 4 and it unfortunately made me very sick due to developing a mold issue. Fortunately for me that tuned me in to the world of healthy homes and all the ways to build better, healthier homes. Also introduced me to all the amazing people that are serving in various ways with those needs and inspired me to my next career path 🙂

I thoroughly enjoy meeting and connecting with kind people and learning about their journey and sharing stories. I tend to do a few dog walks per day and enjoy a good bit of time in nature, walk and talks and getting to know people are highlights for me...several beautiful talk options within 15 minutes and countless more within 30 minutes to 1hr. I cook all of my own meals (and the dogs meals), not a wide variety of food but its healthy and delicious to me. Meat and veggies. I have a favorite Ethiopian restaurant I like to take guests to. Its amazing and it just reopened after 2 years of closure. No smoking or drinking at my place...just not my thang.

My place is small, around 500 sq ft. but you can have the bed and private space in the loft. And you need to be a visiting 'friend' ...not a couchsurfer... it weirds the neighbors out

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Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Community. Learning. Friendship.

Interests

• dogs
• arts
• beauty
• dancing
• dining
• traveling
• woodworking
• hiking
• astronomy
• business
• mountains
• tiny houses
• vanlife

Music, Movies, and Books

Garth Brooks, Adele, Chris Stapleton, Pentatonix, Alicia Keys are a few favorites. I listen to and enjoy a variety of music.

Love Love Songs - enjoy singing them to myself, its a very powerful way to interact with love songs and oneself

Favorite Movies include:
-Shawshank Redemption
-A river runs through it
-August Rush

Books:
I listen to mostly audio books but occasionally read one on my kindle. I explore various spiritual books, self help books, health books, and a novel once in a while.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I purhcased my first Planisphere in 2013 and have since been to 5 designated dark sky parks across the US to bathe in the celestial beauty of the night sky and discover new friends that have been with me from the beginning.

Additionally I spent a week enjoying the northern lights in Fairbanks, AK. AMAZING!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Love from my dogs, how to create homes that are medicine and part of our wellness programs, Art, Carpentry and building/repair skills, organizing, cooking, dog training, laughter, and adventure stories

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Honduras, Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States