CURRENT MISSION

Learn, create, share

Constantly reinventing and trying to make the most of our human experience.

ABOUT ME/ PHILOSOPHY

I believe that everyone is smart in their own way and there is a lot to learn by listening to each other. Aside from words, we can learn from other's energy, attitude, and actions if we take the time. I enjoy spending time with great people and being a part of all the great things going on.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I started meeting couch surfers through some of my friends and was amazed with how nice everyone was and the sense of community they had.

Interests

-Economics, media, technology
-Coffee and tea shops
-Chess, poker, and pool
-Business stuff
-Jazz music, folk music, prog metal, funk
-Playing guitar and keyboard
-Live concerts and street music
-Racquetball
-Writing, painting, and drawing

• arts
• photography
• documentaries
• concerts
• coffee
• meditation
• chess
• socializing
• drawing
• poker
• music
• jazz
• guitar
• hiking
• racquetball
• handball
• teaching
• history
• philosophy
• road trips
• tea
• storytelling
• creativity
• biking
• discussion
• family

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
American folk like Neil Young, Bob Dylan, and Townes Van Zandt. Jazz groups like Pat Metheny, Sonny Rollins, Chris Potter, John Coltrane, Lettuce, Robert Glasper, Soulive
Others like David Bowie, Dream Theater, gamelan music and heavy heavy metal.

Live Music Capitol:
Austin is full of live music in almost every genre, but it is really well known for blues, acoustic singer song-writers, rockabilly, rock/jam bands, and jazz. I like going to live events and can show guests lots of great shows in town.

Books:
Non-fiction and sci-fi.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went from Miami to Tampa for a weekend to go to a concert. Instead of going back home I decided to drive north and go for a road trip across the U.S. with the few things I had. During that trip I found my new home in Austin and it has been a great change. I guess I'm technically still on that trip :)

Hiking the Salkantay trek to Macchu Picchu.

Riding alongside a moose on a 4 wheeler.

Camping in Alaska.

5 summer festivals (matsuri tour) in Tohoku Japan with my good friends and couchsurfing hosts.

Stayed in a small village in Shikoku Japan and attended their school for a week.

Ran across an obstacle course in the ocean to catch a fish and carry it back across the course... followed by TV interview.

Danced in a traditional Japanese parade.

Played the US Open racquetball tournament.

Started a party bus company with my Airbnb host.

Spent a month doing a meditation practice in Vietnam.

3 week California road trip with a new friend.

Swimming in bioluminescence in Mexico.

Spent a summer backpacking Peru as my first solo travel.

Took a 1 month Europe trip on a whim with no plans.

Had a whole other life in Malaysia with great friends and family.

Cruised around Greek Islands and Mediterranean with cousins.

Scuba diving trip around Carribean.

100% couchsurfing trip going around Taiwan.

2017... like the whole year.
2018... was pretty amazing too.
2019... better than I could imagine.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have taught accounting, economics, personal finance, guitar, meditation, and racquetball. I also consult on business strategy and organizational development.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share a positive attitude and a constantly molding world view.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Malaysia, United States

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