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  • Fluent in English
  • 35, Male
  • Member since 2014
  • product owner (might have google that one..)
  • computer science
  • From Melbourne, Australia
  • Profile 65% complete

About Me

CURRENT MISSION

learn more about the world, and give back to it as much as possible

ABOUT ME

I'm easy-going, friendly, chilled, and can be quite talkative, though I'm more of a listener in larger groups.

After working in India for a couple of months, I've realised there's a completely different world out there. I now want to meet new people & experience life from all different sides of the globe.

I love to adventure, explore, chill & wander in unexplored territory. I also imagine, ponder, indulge and dream alot too. I'm very open to new things.

I'm totally new to couchsurfing and I'm excited to try it out.

PHILOSOPHY

Never stop and settle for less.

Work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen.

The only drug I need is music.

Challenge Assumptions and Disrupt the Status Quo (it's my company's motto... :>)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Just surfing for now.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

No experience with couchsurfing yet but I plan to host in the future when arrive back in Australia!

Interests

dance/indie music, foreign films, art, games development, partying, awesome food, karaoke, exploring, meeting new people, board games, video games, headphones, shopping, talking about current issues, innovative & disruptive technology and learning more about the world we live in.

  • arts
  • dancing
  • dining
  • cooking
  • partying
  • shopping
  • technology
  • movies
  • video games
  • board games
  • music
  • karaoke
  • surfing

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies:
Too many to list! Mainly into asian cinema, some of my favourites include: Love Exposure, Confessions, Oldboy, Memories of Murder, Castaway on the Moon, Fallen Angels.

Apart from that, I generally dig stuff from Tarantino, Scorsese, Fincher, Nolan.

Favourite Trilogy: Before Sunrise/Sunset/Midnight.

Music:
Gesaffelstein, Boys Noize, Mr Oizo, Danger, Disclosure, Flux Pavilion,
Royksopp, 65daysofStatic, The Avalanches

I'm generally into electro, techno, house, bass and indie/synthpop music. Occasionally delve into rock/alternative music too.

Books: A Song of Ice & Fire series. I don't read much, but maybe you could suggest me something!

TV: Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, True Detective, Coupling (UK), Malcolm in the Middle.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've relocated and lived in India for 3+ months away from family.

Survived & experienced Japan with a really bad flu for most of the trip!!

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to share my life experiences and exchange thoughts on particular topics.

Can also talk films, music all day and exchange suggestions.

I don't cook much but I've got a few secret weapons to share! Would love to learn to how to cook the local dishes and share it back home.

I seem to be the most horrible drinker out of everyone I meet! Please teach me the way!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, India, Japan, Philippines

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, India

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