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Overview

  • 140 references 121 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Korean, Portuguese, Spanish
  • 45, Male
  • Member since 2007
  • Kindergarten Teacher
  • BA Communications, UCLA; BEd/MEd, University of Toronto
  • From Berkeley, CA, USA
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About Me

**PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST ME AS YOUR 'FRIEND' UNLESS WE HAVE ACTUALLY MET IN PERSON FIRST. I DON’T SEE THE POINT IN THESE RANDOM REQUESTS. CSing IS NOT A POPULARITY CONTEST.**

**PLEASE NO LAST MINUTE REQUESTS (0-3 Days before your arrival date). YOU HAVE A WAY HIGHER CHANCE OF OBTAINING ME AS A HOST IF YOU BOOK AT LEAST 2 weeks IN ADVANCE OR MORE**

**NO SECRET PASSWORDS TO FIND IN MY PROFILE. HOWEVER, I AM MORE LIKELY TO HOST YOU IF YOU HAVE GIVEN TO THE CSing COMMUNITY FIRST (Hosted) BEFORE REAPING THE BENEFITS OF THE CSing COMMUNITY (Surfing)...CSing IS A BALANCE OF GIVE AND TAKE. IT IS ABOUT HOSTING AND SURFING AND EVOLVING ON HOW TO BE A GOOD GUEST AND HOST. NOT JUST ABOUT SURFING TO MAKE YOUR TRAVELS CHEAPER*.*

That’s all the for the capital letters…Now a bit about me 🌝…

I was conceived by Mexican immigrant CIS gendered parents. I was born and raised in the United States and have spend the past 17 years living Canada. I consider myself to be a true North American. Mexican-American-Canadian (MAC). I have been on a spiritual journey for a while. My awareness and connection to the world is beyond just the 5 basic senses. I practice daily meditation in the morning. I practice yoga multiple times a week both in studios and self-practice and I tend to have a healthy lifestyle. I love reading books on personal development and self-love. I love exploring spirituality, fitness and healthy new habits. I have a lust for travel and have been to over 45+ countries.

Philosophy: Erect spine, quiet heart, and tranquil mind...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing is part of my favorite ways of traveling. The people you meet and the places you see are one of a kind and are not the monotonous carbon copies that tourists encounter in tourist traps. Connection to culture, the human condition and the inside scoop from locals is way better than the rehearsed tours and travel circuits of the paths more commonly followed and trekked upon.

Interests

Yoga
Massage
Bicyclling
Rock Climbing
Parkour
Electronic Music
Partying
Silence
Observing
Meditation
Contemplation
Coffee
Bollywood Dance
West African Dance
Surfing
Vegetarian and Vegan Options

  • animals
  • culture
  • coffee
  • vegetarian
  • vegan
  • exercise
  • yoga
  • partying
  • reading
  • traveling
  • music
  • outdoor activities
  • hiking
  • rock climbing
  • geography
  • beaches
  • parks
  • food
  • nature
  • massage
  • lgbt
  • dance
  • typography
  • maps

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Lane 8, Washed Out, Ben Bohmer, Felix Cartal, Elderbrook, Tycho, Eelke Kleijn, Yotto, Tame Impala, Alex Cortez, Andrew Bayer, Vandelux, OTR, Thierry David, Quibus, Rufus Du Sol, Cubicolor, Syn Cole, Klingande, Kaskade, Tove Lo, Lyndscape, Flume, Mahalo, M83, Carl Craig, Stephan Bodzin, Steve Angelo, Washed Out, Bononbo, Alan Walker, Sam Feldt, Lane 8, Four Tet, Little Dragon, Pierce Fulton, Ladytron, Peter, John & Bjorn, The Smiths, Chemical Brothers, Berlin, Radio Head, Ottis Redding, James Brown, Sigur Ross, Devotchka, Morrissey, Mana, Bjork, Tom Tom Club, Bueno Vista Social Club, Incubus, Blondie, Depeche Mode, Hotel Costes Compilations, Cafe Del Mar Compilations, Buddha Bar Complitations, Jose Padilla, Thievery Corporation, Asian Dub Foundation, Paul Oakenfield, Motown, Cafe Tacvba, Cure, Paul Van Dyk, Gypsy Kings, Portishead, Janis Joplin, Pulp, David Bowie, Lamb, DJ Tiesto, DJ Mark Farina, Hed Kandi, Rollercone, Chainsmokers, Duke Dumont, Glass Animals, Jidenna, Kygo, Marshmello, Martin Garrix, ODESZA, Rufus du Sol, Sam Smith...just to name a few. My list is always evolving and growing.

Books: Anatomy of the Spirit, Eastern Body Western Mind, Archetypes, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, In Sheeps Clothing, Dodging Energy Vampires, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, The Power of Now, Kundalini, The Four Agreements, The Five Love Languages, Mindfulness, The Alchemist, Mutant Message Down Under, Light, The Art of Happiness, The Law of Resonance, The Law of Attraction, The Way of The Peaceful Warrior, Siddhartha, Modern Mindfulness, The Power of The Subconscious Mind, Beyond The Power of The Subconscious Mind, Seth Speak, Mindfulness and Grief, Mindfulness for Beginners, The Psychology of Persuasion, Light Emerging, Freakonomics, The Millionaire Next Door.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I had breast implants for two years and tried being transgendered for 2 years. It was painful at first but fun in the middle because I scored a lot of hot straight guys with a nice big rack, cheap make up, razors and a wig. In the end it wasn't for me and I had to get them removed. Now I am comfortable being back in my own natural skin. It taught me how sexually fluid I could be and how sexuality changes and morphs with time and place. Transitioning was great but detransitioning was even better. Actually it was the best decision in my life. The scars are nearly gone but the hot, slutty memories will last a lifetime ;)

Teach, Learn, Share

'We are not humans having a spiritual experience, we are spirits having a human experience.' (Pierre Teilhard de Chardin)

‘Remember’ : 'Remember the sky that you were born under, know each of the star’s stories. Remember the moon, know who she is. Remember the sun’s birth at dawn, that is the strongest point of time. Remember sundown and the giving away to night. Remember your birth, how your mother struggled to give you form and breath. You are evidence of her life, and her mother’s, and hers. Remember your father. He is your life, also. Remember the earth whose skin you are: red earth, black earth, yellow earth, white earth brown earth, we are earth. Remember the plants, trees, animal life who all have their tribes, their families, their histories, too. Talk to them, listen to them. They are alive poems. Remember the wind. Remember her voice. She knows the origin of this universe. Remember you are all people and all people are you. Remember you are this universe and this universe is you. Remember all is in motion, is growing, is you. Remember language comes from this. Remember the dance language is, that life is. Remember' (Joy Harjo, 1951).

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can help tidy your place as well as help with any household projects. I am a master organizer. I love tidying and knowing where everything is. Order over chaos is my state of being. I could also teach and practice English with you. I could partner with your for Rock Climbing adventures. We could also practice yoga, meditation or massage together.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Fiji, France, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, New Zealand, South Korea, United States

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