I'm a friendly, chatty kind of guy who gets on well with pretty much everybody. Love meeting new people and hearing different perspectives on life. I'm interested in spirituality, music & dancing, hugs, warmth, joy, and all good things. I'm very respectful of people and places, and feel very grateful when staying at other's houses; I tend to live by the motto of not leaving a trace of my presence, other than friendship, appreciation, and things like that. I'm a librarian (almost - I'm just finishing off my Master's degree) by profession and currently work at King's College London. I'm also getting quite into keeping the body healthy with a bit of exercise; I love playing football, badminton, table tennis, and will try my hand at most sports. Being in the moment, and riding the beautiful wave of life is my favourite pastime of all :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet more open hearted people and develop friendships, whilst travelling around this wonderful planet of ours.

Interests

I'm at my best when I have a good balance of activity and relaxation in my life. Love to exercise in the morning, be active in the day, and relax in the early evening.

• music festivals
• dancing
• exercise
• walking
• music
• reggae music
• table tennis
• badminton
• football
• spirituality
• pool
• hugs
• exploring
• libraries
• joy

Music, Movies, and Books

Currently most into reggae but I like such a wide range of music from Shania Twain to Nirvana. I'm also getting quite into piano music like Yurima, and Ludivico Einaudi.

Favourite movie is probably The Matrix. Also like I, Robot, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Harry Potter films, Lord of the Rings, A Beautiful Mind, and lots and lots of other ones!

My favourite books - too many to mention. Loved Catcher in the Rye, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Poisonwood Bible, A Fine Balance, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Watership Down, and so many others. Also love the short stories of Alice Walker, Raymond Carver, and Willa Cather.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived a monk style ascetic life for a couple of years as part of a deep meditation path that I was following. During that time, I did so much meditation, yoga, and kiirtan (spiritual chanting)

Teach, Learn, Share

Can teach yoga, basic mediation.
Love to learn about almost anything.
Happy to share duties, tasks, etc. and contribute to life in a positive way

What I Can Share with Hosts

Enthusiasm for life, company, talk about most subjects (I'm interested in everything!)

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Egypt, England