CURRENT MISSION

autodidactic

ABOUT ME

A patient and laid back American with Palestinian roots working at the intersection of global justice and digital communications. Happy stuff: Mediterranean food, sunshine and rubber bands. Annoying stuff: cultural intolerance, poor hygiene, impatient girlfriends.

PHILOSOPHY

A couple quotes to sum up a fraction of my personal philosophy:

"he who knows one country, knows no country."

"Money facilitates spontaneity."

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Last couch surfing experience took place in Cologne, Germany. Perfect experience with a very welcoming and kind host. She taught much about Cologne's history and gave great advice on the best Christmas Markets in town.

Prior to that, I lived for over a month on a friend's couch while transitioning to a new job in a new city.

Interests

Reading, particularly about history, culture, and geography. Seinfeld. Conversation with loved ones. Walking through airport terminals. Landscape artwork. 1930s Jazz music. Shoes (yea, i said it). Biking. And much more.

• culture
• perfumes
• dining
• triathlon
• running
• walking
• reading
• music
• jazz
• cycling
• surfing
• world cup
• communications
• geography
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

The Shawshank Redemption, Dumb and Dumber, Calvin Harris, any book by Edward Said.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Triathlon. Bull running in Pamplona. Two world cups incl. chpionshop 2010 celebration in Barcelona.