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Overview

  • 3 references
  • Fluent in English, Turkish; learning English, French
  • 39, Male
  • Member since 2013
  • Graphic Designer
  • Communication (Radio - TV - Cinema)
  • From Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
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About Me

"Are you sad?"
"Why you look so serious?"
"Why you're not talking?"

These are the questions that I usually get when I first meet with new people. I guess that's the way I am; maybe sometimes I just forget to smile, or can't find anything worthwhile to say. It doesn't mean that I don't like you :) So please keep that in mind :) Other than that, I don't think I'm a very "serious" guy, I may be even too childish for my age :)

Unfortunately I first visited a foreign country a little bit too late, when I was 28 years old. But still, that kind of changed my whole world, at least mentally. I realised that seeing another country, meeting new people really frees the mind and help seeing things clearly. The bad side of this, you realise that you could have lived in a different country and a totally different -and maybe better- life, and you have a hard time accepting the reality :) Well, at least that was my case. Since my first experience, I tried to visit foreign countries/cities whenever I had the time and money. So far, I couldn't see that much yet, but I try to do it at least once in a year.

I'm working as a full time graphic designer. I'm doing mostly 2D but whenever I have free time I try to learn 3D software and eventually I plan to work in gaming industry.

Lastly, I absolutely love cats. We have 3 cats at our home :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As a lonely traveler, I want to meet with different people and socialize, simple as that.

Interests

I love playing video games and playing electric guitar (99% metal music). Comic books, satire magazines are also among my interests.

  • cats
  • books
  • design
  • graphic design
  • comics
  • video games
  • traveling
  • socializing
  • music
  • guitar
  • freelancing

Music, Movies, and Books

M U S I C
I mostly like metal music. Metallica, Alter Bridge, Trivium, Testament, Faith No More are among my favorite bands.

M O V I E S
I like science fiction. I used to watch lots of romantic comedies. I try to stay away from superhero movies but end up watching them eventually :) Favorite director is David Lynch.

B O O K S
I love graphic novels. Other than comic books, right now I'm reading Dark Tower by Stephen King.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Traveling alone. Yes, it doesn't sound so difficult, but I really find the experience "amazing" and full of surprises.

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, Germany, Montenegro, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

Turkey

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