CURRENT MISSION

I don't have a specific place to go now - anywhere I feel like, I guess.

ABOUT ME

I'm Steve = a considerate and politically progressive/liberal guy: trustworthy, dependable, sensitive, etc. I keep my promises and commitments, I'm happy with life and have pretty good manners. I'm fairly stable & balanced, and usually have a quiet confidence.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe in social justice, civil liberties, and human rights. I'm a humanist (atheist), and politically progressive liberal (democratic socialist).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Joined CS in May 2011. I've participated in many of the CS events here in Orlando. I rarely host (only twice so far), but am happy to get together for coffee, lunch, dinner or something - and have done that many times.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Many CS gatherings with the Orlando Group, and having lunch/dinner with some CS members, including international ones. My first hosting was November 2011. Always have had a good time with CS people.

Interests

I enjoy doing just about everything - the arts & theatre, comedy clubs, music, open mic, spoken word, intellectual presentations, outdoor activities (I like the beach best). I enjoy good company, almost all food, and go to the gym about twice/week. I like Free Speech TV (independent, non-corporate & progressive) along with Jon Stewart, Rachel Maddow, The Big Bang Theory and sometimes South Park.

• arts
• concerts
• human rights
• dining
• coffee
• clubbing
• tv
• music
• outdoor activities
• kayaking
• skiing
• atheism
• racquetball
• science
• beaches
• rivers

Music, Movies, and Books

I own a lot of movies and old documentaries but never watch them anymore. I read mostly non-fiction. I enjoy most music (except country music). As a teenager I played in a band - sang and played the trumpet. I love coffee house & hippie-type settings with acoustic live music.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I see amazing things all the time. I love kayaking on beautiful rivers, but that's not unusual. So, the lack of a special answer here means that I definitely need to get out more.... As a little kid my parents took me to see the Beatles in concert.

Teach, Learn, Share

Hmmm... I wonder what skills I actually have, that are worthwhile for others to learn? Tough question, because there are always more knowledgeable people on the same topics. I attend local TEDx and Cafe Science and Nerd Nite events, a monthly sushi dinner with friends, a philosophy group, other presentations, etc.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Jamaica, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Netherlands, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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