CURRENT MISSION

Having a great time in Japan, make new friends and try to pick up some Japanese on the way!

ABOUT ME

31 year old dutchie. Travelled a lot, love Asia, although I should probably also start exploring Africa and South America at some point.

I work at university as a researcher in Behavioural Finance, basically investigating how psychology (e.g. emotions) affect behaviour when making for example an investment decision, or deciding whether or not to participate in a bankrun.

I try to meditate daily, and do at least one longer silent retreat every year. Hopefully this summer I'll be able to stay at a zen monastery for a couple of days.

PHILOSOPHY

According to a personality test I once had to do I was a "Life enjoyer", don't let any future employers know!

Interests

Travelling, learning languages, reading, meditation, buddhism, drinking fine Belgian bears, surfing, drinking good cappuccino.

• beauty
• meditation
• drinking
• reading
• traveling
• surfing
• buddhist
• languages
• psychology

Music, Movies, and Books

Siddharta, il padrino, Nooit meer slapen, many others

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Paddling the Irrawaddy River at sunset on a canoo we'd borrowed from a local fisherman. Magical.

What I Can Share with Hosts

The beauty of the Dutch language :)

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, United States