CURRENT MISSION

Meet as many traveling people as I can, learn from them before traveling myself.

ABOUT ME

The beach is my second home, I feel as comfortable paddling out into the waves as I do getting dressed in the morning. I'd rather go on an adventure than sit at home, no matter how lame the adventure sounds. Everything's better when friends and family are around. Really interested in the earth and how it works and is all interconnected, and where people fit in to it. I also love a good challenge and can be real competitive (but not so competitive that I make it no fun!) and just like to test myself and push boundaries to grow as a person.

Other than that, I'd really like to expand my circle of friends and acquaintances through Couchsurfing, eventually be able to travel myself as much as possible. Come by sometime!

PHILOSOPHY

Friends and family are most important, especially those you haven't met yet. Be kind and open to others, and you'll get the same back no matter who it is.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Offering my home to travelers. Learn from them and then I hope to start surfing at some point!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

So far, so good. I have hosted a few wonderful people. Still not a CS hosting expert yet.

Interests

The ocean, other cultures and languages, FOOD, anything handmade, live music, good company, Surfing and surfboard shaping, adventures,and lots of good beer!

• dining
• beer
• traveling
• music
• live music
• surfing
• ecology
• history
• languages
• sightseeing
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

House of Cards, Sherlock, Down to a soundless sea, and any poetry really.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I was back packing in New Zealand I had the opportunity to explore a lava tube on Rangitoto Island. The tube was probably 8 feet circular on the inside when we entered, smooth walls with gravel floor. There was a large collapsed roof section that had a slender tree growing from the bottom of the lava tube floor up through the hole in the roof. Some friends and I climbed down into the tube and walked/crawled for about 200 feet into total blackness, like absolutely no light. I sat down at one point and just sort of let my mind wander. There was no sound except for breathing, no light to see by. After a days full of exploring and sightseeing around the island and all the crazy stuff it had to offer, this lava tube totally relaxed me and calmed me down a lot. Super cool experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: how to make a surfboard, ecology, local history, environmental sustainability,
Learn: I'd like to learn whatever you have to teach!

What I Can Share with Hosts

The secrets of my town: San Luis Obispo, and the wonderful natural beauty of the area including many breweries, wineries, and eateries!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, New Zealand, Nicaragua

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States