Hi! I know starting with 'my name is' is very very boring but (as I am writing this) I cannot think of any more interesting things to begin with, so, my name is Daniel Xaverius.

100% Indonesian with pure Bataknese (North-Sumatran tribe) blood from my
Dad and Mom. I am currently in my last year of my undergraduate level.

I like going to new places secluding myself from routine to just be present in unfamiliar places. In real life I am quite awkward at the first encounters. I value physical presence when communicating, I don't like texting (or phoning) that much.

If you were to host me, I do expect some recommendation of good foods and places to visit, but it would be a huge privilege if you accompany me exploring your area (I believe locals know best!)

If I were to host you (I sincerely apologize since I can't host for now since I live in dorm where I can't bring guests from outside) I would bring you to a journey of local dishes. Happy tummy equals to content soul.

I sincerely hope that I can meet people from different places so I can validate that we are just same soul with generosity and kindness wrapped in different cultures.

NOTE: As by now, I am yet to experience the Couchsurfing spirit and desperately looking forward to it. Pretty please be kind when you're assessing my profile :)

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

The best part of travelling is meeting the locals, befriending the locals, and learning from the locals. Couchsurfing is the perfect way for all of this!

兴趣

Reading - I read everyday! I spare at least 30 mins to read anything. I buy a new book monthly. I find peace in reading.

Swimming - I am far from sport savvy, swimming is the only sport I do. I was a competitive swimmer in my early childhood and I still enjoy swimming.

Beaches - I prefer beaches over mountains (not that I am against mountains, I've hiked several mountains) I just love seeing the horizon where open water blue meets the sky blue.

Mathematics - People do say I work better with number and I don't deny this. My mind can't stop thinking about number (like I multiply the numbers in vehicle registration number wherever I am walking, or numbers in phone number, etc.) I do rapid mental multiplication.

Music - I play songs in piano instinctively, I cannot read partiture very fast but thankfully my ears compensate that shortage, they work quite fast when guessing notes. I used to play trumpet for a drum corps in my teenage years. I also sing!

Languages - My ultimate goal is to be a citizen of the world and language blurs the barrier between humans.

• trivia
• reading
• music
• swimming
• languages
• beaches

音乐、电影和书籍

Music: People have been saying that I have an extensive breadth when it comes to music, I listen to classic show tunes to drum corps arrangements (but vocal jazz songs dominate my playlist, also, I love Coldplay so freaking much).

Movies: I don't have any particular genre, but I do like Shawsank Redemption and The Godfather Trilogy. I am both Star Wars and Star Trek savvy.

Books: Classic literature and non-fiction works for me. My favorite classic lit is Charles Dickens' Great Expectations and I like books like How Not To Be Wrong: The Hidden Maths of Everyday Life and Freakonomics.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

I once was a representative singer for Indonesia in International Turkish (languange) Olympiad in song category. I travelled (more like toured, to be honest) the country for about a month singing stage to stage in cities and writing this makes me miss Turkey.

教，学，和分享

I can teach you Bahasa Indonesia/Indonesian Language!

I am forever a student, I always eager meeting new people to learn new (random) things. I love learning trivial facts about cultures and languages.

I can share you my knowledge if the topic is on the table. I enjoy listening stories about people experiencing life more but I don't mind sharing mine, travel and culture wise.

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

As a host, you might request small souvenirs/goods from Bandung (place where I am currently staying), I will work to fulfill the request (I will still bring you something if you don't specifically request for something, though, it is all my pleasure).

And as a surfer, I will try my hardest to make my stay be pleasant for you to remember.

我游览过的国家

Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Turkey, Viet Nam

我居住过的国家

Indonesia, Turkey