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Overview

  • 10 references 8 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning French, German, Spanish
  • 51, Male
  • Member since 2008
  • Composer, Teacher & Learner
  • BA
  • From Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Open to new experiences in life, new friends, new places. The arrow of time points forward.

ABOUT ME

I'm a relaxed and creative person - musician, writer + English teacher. I enjoy teaching, yet enjoy music and writing even more. I’m also a current student at Swinburne University. Love it!

I have been fortunate enough to live abroad in Germany, England and Iceland for some time. My work has taken me to different and exotic places in the world - for which I feel very fortunate.

I enjoy the experience of meeting travellers from all walks of life, sharing a meal, and exchanging stories, favourite music or books. Whatever it may be...just learning a little bit more about the world, through such meetings.

PHILOSOPHY

"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience." - Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

I have always loved this quote, because it seems quite true at times.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am not simply here for a couch, or as a host (more so these days), I am here to meet interesting people, and possibly learn something new, and share my experiences, my stories and even my work.

I enjoy a few drinks and a ‘party’ like anyone, but I wouldn’t call myself a ‘party guy’, but I guess that always depends on the company. I prefer a nice glass of red, or a beer, a good meal and a relaxed conversation.

If you have some vinyl, please don't hesitate to play me your favourite records, I will love that. :)

I do have my own beautiful place in Hawthron East and I am open to couch surfers but I have a few rules and so surfers need to get in touch and talk with me first. I also have a housemate now, so the spare room is no longer available, however I do have a very comfortable couch that folds open into a bed.

Interests

Music, nature, film, books, people, life...

The world truly is an oyster.

  • books
  • education
  • beer
  • partying
  • music
  • teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

So many! Let's talk culture ;)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Made my first independent short film! I don’t make many films anymore but I used to.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm always open minded, let's share beliefs, opinions and talk.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Honesty. Good stories, helpful nature, some home cooked meals, and of course, some music.

Countries I’ve Visited

Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Germany, New Zealand, United Kingdom

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