*** IMPORTANT NOTE

My time is precious to me so I feel I need to insist on a few points right away, considering the number of requests I get (mostly from people who don't even take the time to read my profile...):
- I handle solo travelers better
- I tend to prefer travelers who have a little experience (say at least 23 years old)
- I will have little interest in you if you haven't made the effort to fill in your profile or write a personal message

Meaning that if you haven't read this, I'll know, and you're bound to receive a template message for an answer ;) !

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I am the missing link between man and ape. And probably closer to apes.

I take everything very seriously and am no fun at all. People have been known to enter deep states of depression by doing as little as laying their eyes on a picture of me. If you're expecting any laughs, please refrain from contacting me and directly call my lawyer.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Airbnb transformed into commercial transactions what could (should?) have been open, friendly exchanges only. I like the idea that there exists a community of people who can share experiences and help each other out without adding money to the equation.

Interests

I am deeply interested in snails and all things slimy. Who could think that such a cute little animal could carry a thousand times its weight while leaving a horrible saliva trace on the floor?

In terms of hobbies, the list is long. Almost every entry of the dictionary may qualify. That's a lot of pages!

Music, Movies, and Books

Like everyone, I love reading movies, listening to books and watching music.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

This morning, I managed to come out of bed less than 10 minutes after the alarm clock started ringing. Amazing!

Fun facts:
- I took care of a puma with one arm in a sling
- My best New Year's Eve was in a monastery in China going to bed at 9:30pm after a day of walking in (and under) the snow
- I survived a kalashnikov attack in Tajikistan

Teach, Learn, Share

I could possibly try and teach you how to read, but then I guess you already know that, right?

Ok, I did work as a trainer in negotiation and conflict management. So I'm interested in interpersonal relationships and will gladly discuss the topic with you.

Also, I can read words backwards in my mind. Seriously. Like, for example, "radar." Once reversed, it becomes: "radar." Right, maybe not the best example. Another one: "desserts" (something I like). Reversed: "stressed" (something I am not very often). Ok, still not very impressive, I know, but that's because it's in writing - you should see me perform live. It never fails to impress my friends. For, like, 30 seconds.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories. I love stories. I write novels and scripts. Do you want to be the main character in my next story :) ?

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Ireland, Italy, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Martinique, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Qatar, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United States, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Chad, France, Hong Kong, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Peru, Tajikistan