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Groups I Belong To Seoul 2141:7234 | Austin 2290:12689 Why: i love this place~!
| Houston 1132:6038 Why: born n raised, homies still kickin it
| South Korea 5968:3970 Why: live eat breathe korea, anybody know a good spot to paint?
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Couch Information
Couch Available: Maybe Preferred Gender: Any Max Surfers Per Night: 2
Shared Sleeping Surface: Depends Shared Room: Dependsstinky dudes westside, enfield and mopac, 10 minute bike from downtown, small pool, couch cushions and air mat, upstairs is carpeted... no smoking, no pets, 2 roomies, on the bus line, best to stay just a day or two, and we can hang out if i am/we are free. take you to the springs or redbud isle for a swim.. Friends (80)
Adam Fore 25, Male Wajima, Ishikawa Japan Friends since January 2004 "i was pulled in by J's magnetic personality and the way that he talked about Mars Volta and his scraggly facial hair" Friendship Type: Best Friend
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Christina Tran 22, Female Austin, Texas United States Friends since August 1991 "We go waaay back, to like second grade." Friendship Type: Close Friend
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Katie Kucera 25, Female Galveston, Texas United States Friends since February 2005 "shared dinner rotations/family meals and laughter for years" Friendship Type: Close Friend
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Huy Tran 26, Male Houston, Texas United States Friends since January 1982 "Brotha from anotha motha" Friendship Type: Best Friend
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Sarah Gautier 23, Female Austin, Texas United States Friends since January 2004 "I met J when he was handing out flyers for his magazine and soon after that I loved him. He's a good person to know if you want some paintings for your wall." Friendship Type: Close Friend I vouched for JJ Muzacz
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Jonathan Cote 22, Male Austin, Texas United States Friends since August 2005 "We danced sung and played instruments together. I first met him at a Red Hunter show at the Church of the Friendly Ghost in Austin, TX" Friendship Type: Good Friend
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Kidon Lee, Jr. 32, Male Guri, Gyeonggi-do South Korea Friends since November 2007 "We currently work together making the world a better place^^" Friendship Type: Good Friend
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Joshua Duke 26, Male Austin, Texas United States Friends since January 2006 "living in the same city, similar interests" Friendship Type: Close Friend
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Jake Wright 22, Male Munich, Bavaria Germany Friends since January 2004 "from 29th street and the river farm" Friendship Type: Good Friend
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Matt Peacock 31, Male Guri, Gyeonggi-do South Korea Friends since November 2007 "He's a rockstar" Friendship Type: Good Friend
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Personal Descriptionworking class rebel How I Participate in CSspreading the love, sharing the knowledge, explaining the possibilities of a life without possessions...so give it all away!!!CouchSurfing Experiencehosting for SXSW and others in austin, floor sleepers in korea, a badass hopscotch down japan, bamboo and donkey donut paintings in southeast asia, camping on meredith's floor in big bend NP...to be continuedInterestspainting, jammin, nature, hidden treasure, people, cooking, baking from scratch, murals, good music and bad dancingPhilosophyexpress, create, change, go with the flow yoMusic, Movies, BooksRATS, freejazz, drum n bass, windy city, wu-tang, cocore, sagitta, apollo 18, alex dupree and the trapdoor band, zookeeper, sad accordians, peter and the wolf, mark ashworth, meryll, the cockerspaniels, miracle chair, dark world sunshine, shortcut to nirvana, bomb the system, george orwell (the early years), calvin and hobbes, edible estates: attack on the front lawn, wayne's world, cool runningsTypes of People I enjoyall kinds, free spirits, unusual seedy characters,homeless with harmonicas, everyone has a bright side if you wear the right glassesTeach, Learn, Sharefor others .one step at a time. if i live for weeks on end and never see a dollar but eat well and sleep tired, i dream happy. i love friends and family.One Amazing Thing I've Seen or Donebig sur sunset, a shepherd making cheese at 5am, sunrise from the top of mount Sinai, sunrise from mauna kea, a vegetable garden in our front yard at 29th street, built 3 dinosaurs outta trash, burning man 2007, tattooed Cmoney with a needle, green sands beach on the big island of hawai'i Opinion on the CouchSurfing.org Projectdoesnt always work out on short notice, so plan ahead! But the peeps are fantastic, much to learn much to do and much to see, so take a friend!Locations TraveledTRAVELED: Belgium, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Laos, Malta, Mexico, Myanmar (Burma), Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, United States LIVED: South Korea, United Kingdom, United States WANTS TO GO: Australia, Brazil, Christmas Island References
From DDDDAAAAMMMMOOOO Melbourne, Australia Nov 9 Positive J's good reputation was known to me before I even met him, and deservedly so. He is a stand-up guy with a strong sense of what is good for Earth, the Environment, and those with whom he shares it. Upbeat and motivated, he attracts really good people to himself, making him and his friends a 'must experience' in Austin, Texas; or coming soon to a couch near you. Thanks very much J, had a ball!
From Mario Prickett New Orleans, United States Jul 19 Positive Three young beatniks on the Road to NYC, spent a night with me and a French couple. Felt like old times as we got out to hit a few clubs while riding in their white Roadship across the town. Forgive the labels, they are just talents I observed. JJ is Visual Artist, Jacob is a Music Composer, and Tom is a quiet wordsmith. It is good to see some authentic souls with a beatnik ethos.
From Natasha Stalker Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam May 1 Positive After exchanging emails for ages, J and I finally managed to meet in Mui Ne Vietnam. J was even more dynamic and as engaging as I had expected and in turn was super inspiring with his art work and genuinity. Its a pity we didn't have longer to hang out but I hope to cross paths with him in the future, particularly if he makes it back to 'Nam or when I get to Austin.
From Leash Grey Melbourne, Australia Mar 31 Positive j is a beautiful spirit... an artistic, easy-going human. he is fun, sweet and interesting. he accepts people as they are and situations as they come. i very much hope to meet up with him again on my travels.
From Yu Sing Chen Bangkok, Thailand Mar 15 Positive he drop the give to overstay, thannnnnnnnnnnnnx you ! see yo
From Jake Wright Munich, Germany Mar 6 Positive J is 100%
From Mark Mundy Guri, South Korea Jan 8 Positive I've seen spraypainting (graffiti,) and I've seen people, but I've never seen anyone spraypainting people. Until I met J!
When he moves on from Korea, I'm planning on crashing on his couch (so don't move to Antarctica, J!)
From Stewart Mc Seoul, South Korea Nov 10, 2008 Positive Thrillz were in the spillz as I witnessed some krunk kustomizing before a kalbi adventure with JJ, some kool Koreans and Kliff.
At first I thought that perhaps my trousers weren't baggy enough for the occasion. Fortunately, it didn't become an issue.
I hope to meet up with the team again soon...
From Koala Honeydew Mountain View, United States Sep 25, 2008 Positive Jay is one of my sweet adventure buddies! I love that he is always up for anything, whether it be 4 in the morning row boat rides or moss searching excursions.. you´re the scrub a dub dub in the tub, hope to galavant with you again someday ;)
From MINORI Yamaguchi, Japan Aug 8, 2008 Positive he was my second couchsurfer.
he was hamble,outgoing
'delicate'person.lol
he didnt complain even i didnt have air conditionar in my apartment and have to come in secretely...;)
hope we will see again in seoul!
From John Powley Dunedin, New Zealand Aug 4, 2008 Positive JJ is a dude. He was humming with energy and good vibes. Stayed just one night and bailed super-early, but I can still heartily recommend him as an outstanding specimen of humanity.
From Miyuki Jokei Shiida, Japan Aug 4, 2008 Positive hi,J!!I have just finished my host family work.Julia and I had a crazy night with Matthi and German people yesterday. Anyway,I'm really happy I could host such the person who likes you. I hope to see you soon. I will go to visit you someday.
From Brian Johnston Windhoek, Namibia Jul 26, 2008 Positive After reading J's profile and sending messages back and forth, i was prepared to meet a dude down with urban culture and music that is mentally hip-hop smoothed out on the r&b tip with a pop appeal. but i got much more when i found this guy to be an inspiration not only to me, but to the community he lives in. it's always exciting to meet someone with such a clear vision and understanding of what's important in life, and he's managed to find a place where he's surrounded by like-minded individuals. don't visit seoul without letting j and friends add some reflective fun to your life, balanced with lots of humour and nonsense to keep things light, and make you feel like home..
From jazmyn dragihn Perth, Australia Jul 24, 2008 Positive j is the mellowest guy you'll find and a caring guide to many couchsurfers. plus anyone in a band that calls themselves the hogaardeners is just cool.
From Ezra de Leon Muk-tong, South Korea Jul 18, 2008 Positive J is a really cool guy and one of the nicest people you can ever meet. Topyeong Dong represent!
From JM Parle Toronto, Canada Jun 29, 2008 Positive JJ was really hospitable, and nothing was ever a problem. The Gurian fam are a good crowd as well, and made me feel right at home early on. JJ's also a man of many talents which bodes well for his guests - whether it be spontaneous roof jams or post moonblues breakfasts. Keep putting that good out there man!
From Katie Kucera Galveston, United States Jun 24, 2008 Positive J is one of the most loving, generous and creative people i have ever know. he'll change your life.
From May Nguyen Berkeley, United States Jun 8, 2008 Positive to put it simply: it's hard not to smile when j's around. what a wonderful human being.
From Cherise and Eric Bordeaux, France May 13, 2008 Positive Short stay, but wonderful! After a 9 hour flight, JJ whipped me back into shape with a long, cozy night's sleep, a morning hike with fresh mountain water and clear air, and a breakfast of...well...better than champions! He should call it the Jet Lag Special! But he was more than just a good host. We didn't spend much time together, but it doesnt take long to see how open, creative, and energizing he is...with an awesome variety of music! I hope I'll get to see you again JJ, you are always welcome in France!
From Philip Johnson Zapopan, Mexico Apr 28, 2008 Positive jjjjjjjjjjjj rocks my socks off...
From Lynne Lila Bangkok, Thailand Apr 25, 2008 Positive JJ is warm,lovely and down to earth. I had the pleasure of meeting him for a dinner and a jazz night. Thanks for showing me good stuff.
From LiteraryGypsy Islands, China Apr 16, 2008 Positive J is one of the cool people -- after all, he's an artist, and a social activist, and simply a really great guy! I look forward to seeing his art show--and to more conversations!
From Joshua Aaron Seoul, South Korea Apr 1, 2008 Positive I have worked with J at Guri SLP in South Korea. He is great to work with and recently he went out of his way to help out a friend when I was out of town and my friend was visiting in Korea. J is a fun wild artistic guy who brings a positive creative energy anywhere he goes and to anything he does.
Thanks J.
From TeDeVan Kurzweil New York, United States Mar 31, 2008 Positive I have seen at music festivals and when he was attending college. He is very much interested in art and channeling his understandings to bring about a better peace on this planet. I hope to see him again wherever it maybe
From Kidon Lee, Jr. Guri, South Korea Mar 29, 2008 Positive J is a great guy to work with and an even greater guy to hang out with! He's definately an optimist and talking with him about things has always made me feel a whole lot better. Thanks bro!
From Dee Dongle Shin Seoul, South Korea Mar 23, 2008 Positive JJ slash(er) Jajin is easy going, cool, warm, silly, smart, fun and funny. he giggles like a baby girl. and he definitely beats some drums.
From Andrew Ostapenko Hamilton, Canada Mar 13, 2008 Positive J is a cool dude. I met him through Dan, and we live in different cities. But every time we met was a positive experience
From Kijé Aberystwyth, United Kingdom Mar 11, 2008 Positive Great guy, wonderful debate and intelligent conversation. Also cooks very well!
From Amber Hill Seoul, South Korea Mar 4, 2008 Positive It was such a pleasure to meet J, he's got qualities that make you think "old friend" right from the start.
From Florian DOMERGUE Buenos Aires, Argentina Jan 26, 2008 Positive he saved my life by hosting me,and he feeded me with cookie...what else could i ask for????:p
From Fiona Robinson Chicago, United States Jan 5, 2008 Positive porridge,tea,heated floor with a big blankie,pink walls,discovery channel,fresh spring water,dumpster diving,graffeeeetiiii pics,sweet potatoes,ringing in the new year together,getting hit on by harry,cake champagne and sparklers,stories about living and lifesofar,peace and lots of positivity. What a time we had J, your presence is a beautiful thing with a dose of wisdom and a splash of old-soulness. Living many lives...there is much to learn from you...doing great things for humankind...he is making a difference in this World. Nothing else to say...
Stay with him to find out ;)
From Jules and Viv Turcotte Calgary, Canada Jan 2, 2008 Positive JJ is probably one of the coolest guys we've met on couchsurfing so far. He's incredibly chilled out and has fantastic stories to tell. He's an amazing artist, so make sure you ask to see some of his work. As well, we love his respect for mother earth. He's fantastic company and exactly the type of person we dig. Ga-danga-danga-danga.
From SOO_Z Seoul, South Korea Jan 1, 2008 Positive it was a pleasure meeting Jay at our NYE party. his calm spirit, sweet personality and clever humor made it, not only comfortable to be near him but, lots of fun too. hosting him is something i'd happily do again. ... and he helped clean up the NYE aftermath!
From Benjamin Ranta Ishpeming, United States Jan 1, 2008 Positive I met J while traveling in Korea. He amazed me with his eclectic talents and interests. I appreciate his altruistic artistic pursuits and look forward to seeing some of his artwork someday.
From Sarah Gautier Austin, United States Dec 9, 2007 Positive Spending time with J is like eating fresh, ripe pineapple on the beach with your bare feet buried in the not-too-hot but rather just right sand. And there is lots of healthy vegetation around. The sun is bright and your eyes are like jelly beans.
From Thu-Tam Doan Hilo, United States Oct 24, 2007 Positive I finally found a CouchSurfing chef!!! Woo-hoo!!! He was so cool, I even let him have a bowl of my homemade -- big-island-beef -- pho. This signature Vietnamese dish takes 5 hours to make, so I only share it with super-cool food snobs like Jay. Jay drew me a beautiful painting of an i'iwi with a kokio ke'oke'o. =)
From Nicki Gell Luzern, Switzerland Sep 3, 2007 Positive J is always a fun person to be around, he spreads an infectious smile that brightens anyones day! He's got some mad spray paint skills too :)
From Joshua Duke Austin, United States Jul 15, 2007 Positive j is great person that everyone should know. he is very active within the community and has lots of great ideas on how to make the world a better place and unlike most people he actualizes his ideas. he is very honest and inspiring.
From Clemens Poole Pawcatuck, United States Jul 12, 2007 Positive few people are as genuinely interested and kind as j. meet him.
From EvilEfil London, United Kingdom Jun 27, 2007 Positive Jay and his room mates are very cool and there all artists from one genre or another, which means the house is chilled, plus they let me stay an extra couple of nights while i waited to leave for the rainbow gathering which is always cool. Peace & Love
From Chuck Robinson San Antonio, United States Jun 24, 2007 Positive Jay was a great host, armed with tons of Austin knowledge and a laid-back personality.
From Christina Tran Austin, United States May 24, 2007 Positive This guy is awesome. A Good Person--period.
From Mathieu and Helene Repentigny, Canada May 13, 2007 Positive we unfortunately did not meet him, but the rest of his roomates were awesome! they took great care of us and showed us the good places to go. A great bunch, open minded and friendly. thank you guys!
From Wes and Brandi, Middleton and Chalker San Francisco, United States Mar 20, 2007 Positive J is the host with the most! We stayed at the co-op, we rode Nosy the Dinosaur, we had bikes, paint, and oh so much food. J is a great cook, and a super fun mellow fellow who lives with equally dope room-mates. If you get the chance, stay there.
From Jaz Lin Glendora, United States Dec 30, 2006 Positive J is artsy brilliant, a green-thumb extraordinaire, and incredibly kind, Earth-friendly, and so much positive else to boot. I was too young to get into a bar with the rest of the house-group (amazing roomies too, by the way), so J showed me around town, we chewed sugar-snap peas off the plants in his lovely wonderful front yard veggie garden, and talked--- and laughed--- tons. J rocks!
From Jonathan Stock Eutin, Germany Oct 22, 2006 Positive He is a great guest. Don't miss him! |