CURRENT MISSION

Calling people to claim their awesomeness!

ABOUT ME

I am empowered to help others succeed!

I will start with what I am passionate about. Given the choice of studies now I am studying Spanish, Chinese, Writing, Sales and Marketing, Professional Speaking, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. One should always remain a student of whatever their calling is.

I walk with God. I'm not about the mainstream religion thing that a lot of people do. I love exploring new cultures, locations, and languages. Rosetta Stone and Mango Languages are my friends.

The one thing that I want to impart to the world is that the world is as ugly or as beautiful as you think it is. I have a wealth of knowledge to share and exchange from my travels and from my day-to-day experiences.

Words my friends have used to describe me: unique, crazy, opinionated, nonchalant, and quiet strength.

PHILOSOPHY

"I shall pass this way but once. Therefore, any good that I can do or any kindness that I can show, let me do it now, for I shall not pass this way again."
-William Penn

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Daring and sharing whatever I can. Meeting up with other CSers to discuss travels/plan events.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Okay so I Couchsurfed with this chick Jessica in Jacksonville, FL. It was like last minute and everything. She had this sweet two story condo on the beach and a private guest room. I was so not ready for that. So she provided a bed, private bathroom, and organic food instead of just a couch. She even invited me out dancing with her. Woulda went, but I was there "on business" so it was just fabulous. She went out of her way to make sure I was comfortable. I felt right at home:)

Couchsurfing is one of the best social networks for me because it draws a lot of people that are rebels, not quite mainstream society. My best experiences have been with just meeting up with people for coffee or a drink.

I had another last minute couch request experience in December of 2010. I was supposed to be staying with my student in Taichung, Taiwan, but her family made vacation plans, so that went out the window. I sent out like 20 requests and 3 people had responded to me within the next 3 hours. It was Awe-some! I'm terrified of hostels (blame it on the movies). Probably shouldn't be, but I rather stay with CSers.

Interests

Fear and metaphysical topics, making music, making love, making memories.

• writing
• dancing
• dining
• coffee
• organic food
• drinking
• movies
• traveling
• music
• rock climbing
• business
• languages
• religion
• beaches
• parks

Music, Movies, and Books

5 Favorite Movies: The Matrix, Dances With Wolves, Fight Club, Braveheart, Peaceful Warrior.
5 Favorite Books: As I Lay Dying, The Bible, The 4 Hour Workweek, Flow, Action Selling.
5 Favorite Artists: Deliriou5, Mat Kearney, Emery, Two Steps from Hell, Fired Earth Music, Jesper Kyd, John Dreamer, Sufjan Stevens, Tim Reimherr.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbing Humphrey's Peak in a couple of hours before work in Flagstaff, Arizona. The most amazing things I've seen are the eyes of my lover.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can contribute knowledge on the beautiful National Parks, and few hot spots in Florida, and some advice before traveling overseas.

I want to learn Mandarin, German, and Japanese before I die.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Low cost healthy living tips

Countries I’ve Visited

Barbados, Belize, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States