*** My Home is not "free accommodation"
or "some place to dump your stuff".
This is not what Couchsurfing is about.

Before sending a Couch Request
please read "My Home" section
(between "About" and "Photos" on the App)
regarding what kind of guests I open my doors to *** 🤗

ABOUT ME
Just an introverted fellow who spends his time on trying to figure out why people don't travel more and what similarities we have instead of differences. I host more than I surf.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

PHILOSOPHY
We are all the same, just at different points of our existence. "Fate" is an exercise in hindsight; "Choice" is about being present in the moment.

CURRENT MISSION
Float through life by letting go of the things will that drown you.

Meeting different aspects of myself in others by:
- sharing the stories that changed our lives,
- seeking affirmation of the selflessness of humanity and
- mutual growth through shared experiences.

Interests

I spend my time looking at the sky appreciating we are all connected somehow, whether it be by blood, shared experiences or the earth of which we are born from. Otherwise, I find myself passing time pondering about the world - wondering why we default to others when we should be instigating the change we seek.

I express my creative side through
- art (painting/illustration in traditional and digital mediums),
- singing (baritone to alto 2) and
- craft (I'm pretty good with a scalpel, some glue and needles).

Every once in a while I indulge in RPG and RTS games by Blizzard or on the PS4, or the occasional game of snooker/pool/billiards. Otherwise, I try (operative word here, "try") and keep fit (avoiding having to buy larger pants sizes) by cycling and playing badminton socially.

I also like assembling things - to understand them better.

• arts
• singing
• illustrations
• dining
• cooking
• exercise
• traveling
• billiards
• knitting
• painting
• guitar
• violin
• badminton
• snooker

Music, Movies, and Books

Ella Fitzgerald - because her voice is effortless, and soul eternal.
James Bay - makes me want to learn how to play the guitar.
The sound of rain - because we forget we are all part water.

Joy Luck Club - because there will always be an unspoken truth between a mother and child.
Miyasaki - because he slows down the world and distills before us on celluloid form.
Cinema Paradiso - resonated my heart strings like the way Itzak Perlman plays the theme.

Tuesdays with Morrie - filled a hole in heart.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've created a deck of tarot cards
- I can't predict the future but I can tell you where you've come from.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm an artist at heart so I bring all sorts of creative skills to the table.

I also enjoy solving problems - though the solution is not as important as the process.

I can also share my passion for food through cooking, shared meals, dinning out and exchanging of ideas. While I have certain food-intolerances, allergies, and a deep seeded hate for vegetables, I am willing to make concessions in the spirit of cooking.

I often teach myself things that I have an interest in and lately that has been French, knitting, the guitar and violin. I'm happy for any guidance or tips if you're offering.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A good meal,
conversations with depth,
moments of laughter and
genuine generosity.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Canada, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Canada, Malaysia