CURRENT MISSION

changing myself into a person that can change the world

ABOUT ME

I think I am, above all, an honest person. It seems like most people go through life living as if they are the person they want to be, rather than who they are. In reality, no one can live up to the standard they expect, either for themselves or others. To me, it is a tragedy when people realize that not only have they been presenting an image of him/herself, but that the image is all there is. Not only is it disingenuous, but it creates pain for those in their proximity: they, too, want to believe that the ideal is real, and are bound to be disappointed when they find that it is only a facade.

But maybe I just want to be honest... I hope I am.

PHILOSOPHY

It would be way more interesting to talk about this than to write about it :) Basically I try to live a balanced life, and little by little bring more sanity to an insanely imbalanced world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

At the moment I mostly take from the system. As soon as I get my own place I'll definitely be offering my couch. Still, I love meeting new people even if I can't host them!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Two great experiences: one in Croatia, with a lovely couple that lived in the suburbs of Zagreb. When we arrived it was the boyfriend's birthday party, and we were invited to join right in! They were extremely generous, allowing us to stay another night and taking us to the train station. The other in Puerto Montt, Chile, with an awesome host :)

Interests

Longboarding, Soccer, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Ping Pong, Tennis, Computer Games, Reading, Foosball, Drumming, Roller Coasters, Listening to music, Board Games, Making Music, World Peace

• partying
• board games
• reading
• music
• cycling
• skateboarding
• rock climbing
• soccer
• tennis
• table tennis

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Soul, Fusion, Jazz, Classic Rock, Oldies, 90s Alternative, Gospel, Pop, Funk, Progressive Rock
Top 10:
1. The Beatles
2. Jonah Smith
3. John Mayer
4. Ben Folds
5. Michael Jackson
6. Doobie Brothers
7. Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers
8. Queen
9. Foo Fighters
10. Mika

TV Shows: The Simpsons, Family Guy, The Daily Show with John Stewart, The Colbert Report, Arrested Development, Home Movies, Grand Slam Tennis, Lingo, Family Feud, Pinky & the Brain, The West Wing, Top Gear, Planet Earth

Movies:
1. Forrest Gump
2. Mrs. Doubtfire
3. Lord of War
4. Thomas Crown Affair
5. Everything is Illuminated
6. Contact
7. Full Metal Jacket
8. After the Wedding
9. Dumb and Dumber
10. Zoolander

Books:
1. The Crooked Timber of Humanity -- Isaiah Berlin
2. Perelandra -- C.S. Lewis
3. Brave New World -- Aldous Huxley
4. Heart of Darkness -- Joseph Conrad
5. The Sheltering Sky -- Paul Bowles
6. His Dark Materials -- Philip Pullman
7. Harry Potter -- JK Rowling
8. Cat's Cradle -- Kurt Vonnegut
9. My Name is Asher Lev -- Chaim Potok
10. Beyond Good and Evil -- Friedrich Nietzsche

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

This is very hard to imagine if you've never stepped on a longboard skateboard before. Going 30mph down a curvy hill lit only by moonlight on a cold night, not because of the adrenaline rush but because of the calm. Really remarkable experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have learned that trust always triumphs fear. Yes, it is scary and perhaps dangerous to trust people we do not know, but it is much more dangerous to live your entire life in fear.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bahamas, Cayman Islands, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, United States