I’m Czech, born and raised, but my name and looks don’t exactly scream “Czech.” That usually leads to funny (and sometimes awkward) moments when I have to explain my background. It’s a decent icebreaker, though it gets old fast, and I’ve grown a bit tired of always introducing myself like that. BUT I’m quite an extroverted guy, I love talking to people, and I like to think that I’m funny (fingers crossed), so, I don't mind some more attention:-) Other then that, I’m a university student in Brno, studying history and social studies. At the same time, I also work as a secondary school teacher, sharing my passion for these subjects and I absolutely love my job! Becoming a teacher was anything but a straight line. As a kid, my dream job was basically “professional gamer” (spoiler: didn’t happen). I first tried studying to be an electrician, quickly realized wires and circuits weren’t my thing, and switched to social studies with plans to become a psychologist. Then therapy took over that role and I found out, that I didnt need to become one, but that I needed one to speak to. After school I chased money working at a bank, only to end up burned out. That’s when I finally slowed down, did some self-reflection, and found myself in teaching. Since then, no regrets. I’m happier than ever and grateful for the detours that got me here. Some things I very much enjoy: Traveling – On a recent hitchhiking trip with my girlfriend, I discovered how much I really love meeting new people, especially the kind I’d probably never come across in everyday life. Hitchhiking combined with Couchsurfing really helped me realize that. When I travel, the most important thing for me is to explore and learn, whether it’s about local culture, nature, the people I meet, or even about myself. Talking – I’m very talkative (did I mentioned that already?), and I like to think I’m someone who’s easy to talk to and fun to have a chat with. Listening – Yes, I can actually do that too! Running – I’ve found it’s the best way for me to shake off a bad mood and feel more alive and energized (these days I found, that sauna does -for me- something similar to running). I also love views from hills, lookout towers, and mountains, and running helps me get there quickly! There’s something really satisfying about running uphill, taking in a beautiful view at the top, and then heading back down. I could list so much more, but I’ll save the rest for when we meet in person:-)