CURRENT MISSION

To enjoy every moment no matter what. And to win the nobel prize for inventing sandwich-based cures for terminal illnesses.

Dream destinations: Japan, Turkey, Morocco, South America, and Hawaii.

ABOUT ME

I am an illustrator, painter (portfolio: http://pinoyartista.com) and professional graphic designer.
I lived in Barcelona, Spain for 3 years and have been based in Laguna, Philippines since 2017.

PHILOSOPHY

Done is better than perfect.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have yet to host, but I'm hoping to have the opportunity this year.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've couchsurfed for the first time this year and have been blown away by the generosity and kindness of the people I've met in this community.

Interests

Outdoor sports (surfing mostly), food, films, art, live performances (theater, stand up, concerts), design, culture, and I am a voracious reader with a particular fondness for comics.

• arts
• culture
• theater
• design
• graphic design
• film making
• concerts
• dining
• cooking
• yoga
• comics
• movies
• traveling
• drawing
• coding
• outdoor activities
• surfing
• sports
• swimming
• animation

Music, Movies, and Books

Some of my favorite authors: Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, Neal Stephenson, Truman Capote, Harper Lee, Sionil Jose.
Some of my favorite directors: Hayao Miyazaki, Christopher Nolan, Takeshi Kitano, Quentin Tarantino
Some of my favorite musical genres: jazz, blues, classical, folk, rock, hip hop

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Did an arts residency in Jyväskylä, Finland

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach: Swimming, surfing, yoga, drawing, making comics, english, and some simple dishes.

I want to learn: Japanese language and cooking in general, coding, game design, filmmaking, animation, first aid and physical therapy/

What I Can Share with Hosts

My culture, experiences, good company and conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, China, Finland, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Finland, Norway, Philippines, Spain