Create Our World

Laser Tag in Houston with a loving couchsurfing crew.

“We were born to unite with our fellow men, and to join in community with the human race.” – Cicero

Meet the Houston Couchsurfing Group.

In the fourth biggest city in the USA is a very tight community.  The Houston Couchsurfers, not only love each other, but were super stoked to be a part of my project.

We bowled and played laser tag.  Izabel just bought her first car, so the crew had an impromptu dance party.

You can feel the love with these folks!

Create Our World.

Ben

“I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the community, and as long as I live it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can.” – George Bernard Shaw

Jon, Lisa, and I know what The Thing? is. Do you?

“Mystery is at the heart of creativity.  That, and surprise.” – Julia Cameron

Meet Jon & Lisa.

Right at Exit 322 in the desert of Arizona is The Thing?  Jon and Lisa wanted to do something nice for me, so we decided to check out The Thing?

I am pretty sure it changed our world.

Jon is from Alabama and is living near Tucson working with a church.  Lisa is his friend whom is visiting to help out the church as well.  

Jon and Lisa are spunky and fun.  I think all three of us would recommend you check out, The Thing?

Create Our World.

Ben

“The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious.  It is the source of all true art and science.” – Albert Einstein

Mmm... Quiche.

“Happiness is a way of travel – not a destination.” – Roy M. Goodman

Meet Jacquie & Mike.

And Scott, Jason, Liz, and Noelle.  On my way north of Los Angeles, I am headed to Ventura, California.  But in response to a message I sent the Ventura Couchsurfers, Jacquie and Mike invite me over for the night.  

Jacquie and Mike are married and met working for an audio company that tweaks the sound of movies.  Their son, Scott is a language guru and is looking to attend a school in Paris after he graduates.  Their other son, Jason is turning thirty tomorrow and his fiance, Liz is studying the current water problem that is facing Southern California (ie. they don’t have any and have to pipe it in from other states).  Noelle wasn’t present, but I learned a lot about her story from Jacquie.  A writer and traveler, she is in Europe now attending college.  But I could be wrong and she could be in Africa now, while on a break from her schooling.  Either way, she is exploring our world.

Ahhh... Bed.

Eating Well.

We ate like kings!  Jacquie and Mike cooked up a lamb chops, sprinkled with herbs and set on a white plate.  We drank wine and swapped travel stories till late into the night.  They are remodeling their home and my room was over the garage in a wide open space.  A bed all to myself with clean sheets and beautiful light rays in the morning.  

We ate quiche in the morning and helped around the house making food for Jason’s big thirtieth birthday party.  I couldn’t stay long as I was hitchhiking up to Ventura, which was only about 15 miles away, but you never know with hitchhiking.  

It was an enjoyable place to spend the night.

Create Our World.

Ben

“What you’ve done becomes the judge of what you’re going to do – especially in other people’s minds.  When you’re traveling, you are what you are right there and then.  People don’t have your past to hold against you.  No yesterdays on the road.”  ~William Least Heat Moon, Blue Highways