CURRENT MISSION

Gradatim Ferociter

ABOUT ME

I am curious, interested in many things, especially in art and culture. I love vintage cars.
I share my life with my children Helene (* 1999) and Johann (* 2002). They spend half the week with me.
I work as a CEO at the Academy of English.

Sport plays quite a role in my life. When I became father travelling seemed more and more a challenge. So I thought I'd rather get the world to me, founding a cricket club in my town. And it worked nicely: a lot of people from the Commonwealth play in the club.
These colours brighten up my life since then.
Development of a multicultural society with all the challenges and advantages has been a major aim of mine - and it worked best with cricket!

PHILOSOPHY

Ich höre und vergesse. Ich sehe und behalte. Ich handle und verstehe.
Konfuzius

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Up to now I had quite a few CSs staying at my place.
My children and I stayed with CSs in London.
Overall a great experience!

Interests

Classic cars, art, jazz, music, photography

Music, Movies, and Books

Die Frau des Leuchtturmwärters, Ronin, Umberto Eco, Carestini, Pat Metheny, Dave Holland, Philippe Jarrousky

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The viviest silence in deepest Dartmoor.

Teach, Learn, Share

Reinhard& Max Mannesmann-Gymnasium Duisburg.
Alternative civilian service on the island Borkum in the North Sea.
University of Oldenburg (GER): English, Theology, Arts.
University of Exeter (UK): Theology, Philosophy of Religion.
Several advertising agencies, self employed and "engaged" again :) .
I am fascinated by the possibilities of potentials remaining dormant in all of us. Let it loose!

What I Can Share with Hosts

A good company, cooking together, experiencing Oldenburg nightlife, a good knowledge of art scene, museums and galleries.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Italy, Netherlands, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United Kingdom

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