I'm a former computer programmer and Systems Analyst, from the United States currently living in Istanbul Turkey. I have a TESL/TEFL certificate for teaching English, but am not working at the moment. I studied Philosophy, Religious Studies., Comparative Religions (Christianity, Buddhism) and was thinking seriously about becoming a professor in those fields when I was younger. But, alas, the practicalities of life caught up with me, and I decided to take a computer degree instead. I enjoy nature and hiking, meeting people from other countries and making new friends

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Make friends, learn about events of interest, travel

Interests

• fitness
• camping
• philosophy
• psychology
• spirituality
• buddhism
• making friends
• mindfullness
• psychologie
• natural medicine
• nature walks
• cooking and baking
• zen buddhism
• hiking,
• zen meditation

Music, Movies, and Books

Celtic and Appalachian folk music; Classical

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The ancient city of Ephesus in Turkey

Teach, Learn, Share

Qi Qong, Big Mind

What I Can Share with Hosts

Consideration and gratitude for the use of their space. Friendly conversation if wanted. Insight about American society and culture as I am a native.

Countries I’ve Visited

England

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Switzerland, Turkey, United States