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Overview
About Me
In general, I am very active. Also, I think we should be always happy because it's completely free :). I consider myself very very very positive. I always try to find a positive point of view of everything. I try to keep me away from people who are negative. They are like a virus and they might infect you :)
I'm 99% of the time happy, except when I'm tired and also hungry (hangry), so do not make any comment in that situation because I might kill you hahaha :-)
I am an extremely easygoing guy who has a passionate love for sport (in particular, cycling and running (now in the marathon business), but actually, I'm not very enthusiastic about hiking...I feel it's toooooooo slow for me :). That's why I decided to study sport sciences years ago. Nowadays, I got the Ph.D.
I do not think I'm an ordinary guy, but it does not imply that is good or bad, just different :) Everything is relative depending on the eyes of the person who is looking at. Also, I'm fond of languages, foods, and travel (the combo of them, it's the perfect plan).
I am very interested in outdoor activities. I'm addictive to the Alps, and mountains in general, to ride the bike, run, etc..
I love cooking and of course eating new "things"!!
I have very very very, open minded and liberal. I do not follow social rules to match with everyone.
I’ve never (never is never, not sometime :-)) drunk alcohol or smoked :)
Normally, I have to be (i want to be?) available almost 24/7 because my work (YES, research is a Job) is quite unpredictable. Fortunately, I LOVE PostDoc life :). If you let me know in advance I could manage to host you. It will be easier if we share any hobby or whether you speak a foreign language such as German, French or Italian because I'm really interested in keeping on learning (but language is not a requirement). If you speak any of them, you "must" write me the request in your mother tongue! With a funny message (in any language), you would have more chances of success :-)
My timetables are quite similar every day because for me every day it's important. I wake up "early" (it is relative for everyone...) to take advantage of the day. I really love to wake up early. 5-6 am?? :)
I usually reply all messages! At least... :) BUT If you think that we do not have anything, anything, anything in common, do not waste your time, and do not waste my time
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
Because I might be a great opportunity to meet locals and get a hint how the real daily life is. I got tired of the classic tourism: visiting churches, cathedrals in which i never pray, buildings, etc. I am looking for unique experiences.
From me, because it allows me to discover places in Granada that otherwise, i would never go.
Interests
The Alps and then more Alps...., well, Rocky Mountains are also super cool! :-). They are open-air museum with free entrance. BTW, 300m above the sea level technically is not a Mountain...
I especially interested in sports sciences and languages. I graduated in Sport Sciences, and now, I am an Ex-Ph.D. Student. If you would like to find more about this, you know how to do it :)
I don't like to be seated or lied down for long time. As a consequence I don't like to sleep more than necessary :)
I love cooking and trying new recipes or cakes. My Carrot Cake is one of the most "......."? or Mango Sticky rice, something I learned in Thailand. Cooking makes me happy. It's one of the things I miss when I'm abroad. If not possible, I am satisfied with eating :) I am a pasta lover, pizza lover, rice lover, mango lover, avocado lover, cilantro/coriander lover, fish lover, curry lover, spicy lover..... well food lover!
I have been also learning german, italian and french last years and I would like to practice as much as possible.
Definitely, I am very easy going, thus whether you propose me something that I have not done before, I will say: YES!
- dancing
- indian food
- triathlon
- running
- traveling
- outdoor activities
- cycling
- skiing
- sports
- science
- language exchange
- lakes
- mountains
- food
- house music
- edm
- thai food
- alps
Music, Movies, and Books
I LOVE SIA and I like EDM, House,, Zara Larsson Dua Lipa, etc. and also peaceful music, thus I am always open to new styles, We must not label in one style.
I watch all kind of films and I could read any Philosophy's book like Sophia's World (I have read more than 3 times..)
Black Mirror, Darle, The Boys, V for Vendetta, Red Sparrow, Gran Torino, Inception, The Grand Gatsby, La vita è bella, The Schindler list, Catch me if you can, Jerry Maguire, Get out, Inglorious Bastard (maybe for the Apfelstrudel scene), Marvels films, Fast & Furious counts??
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
To survive every day in this world! That's amazing!!
Being one and a half year with my wristband broken and I didn't know :-)
I have been riding, running in the Suisse, French, Italian, Austrian Alps...California, Colorado, Utah, La Reunion, Grand Canyon and...... I do not know if it's amazing or not but it's sooo beautiful :)
Berlin's Marathon :)
Teach, Learn, Share
Some food: Thai red, yellow, green, massaman, panang curry, tom yum, tom kha kai, risotto, home-made pizza, Indian curries, tacos, fajitas, hummus,, salads, mango curry sauce, locrio, moro, etc etc... Yes!! I love food
If you love some sport, we will probably go for a ride, run, swimming, ski, judo.
What I Can Share with Hosts
I'm really interested in learning and showing food recipes. Food is a huge passion
I am not a kind of Party Animal...at least in Granada.
I'm always willing to hear and help someone
Countries I’ve Visited
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Malta, Morocco, Poland, Russian Federation, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam
Countries I’ve Lived In
France, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom