Hi,

My name is Alexander. I was born and raised in Bruges, Belgium. My mother tongue is English, but outside the house (in school and among friends) I grew up with the Dutch language.

Those who get to know me better will see that I am calm, kind, friendly, open, curious and adventurous. I love to be in nature, active in the outdoors, or studious in a library, my room or in a coffeeshop.

I am a student at BYU Pathways Worldwide. I want especially to help those with mental and emotional problems.
I am also a massage therapist, and would love to be a counselor and art therapist. I love surfing, writing poems, and am interested in sustainable, organic and holistic initiatives.

Also noteworthy is that I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I was baptized in 2015.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people, share stories and good experiences.

Interests

• arts
• yoga
• massage therapy
• traveling
• minimalism
• surfing
• calligraphy
• religion
• nature
• qigong
• writing poetry
• whole foods

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite music:

Classical: Beethoven, Mozart, Listz, Bach,...
Modern: Slow Meadow, Coldplay, Shingo Nakamura, Daft Punk, Brandon Flowers, Neil Young,...

Favorite Movies:

Cool Runnings, Chariots of Fire, The Zookeepers wife, Fight Club, the Matrix, Princess Mononoke, Schindlers List, the Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter,...

Favorite Books:
- To Kill a Mockingbird
- The Alchemist
- The Book of Mormon
- Big Nate (comic books)
- The Catcher in the Rye
- The Bible
- The Artist's Way
- The Life of Saint Francis of Assisi
- The Biography of Benjamin Franklin
- Bohemian Manifesto
- Think and Grow Rich
- Talent Is Never Enough
- ...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Performed on stage with a poem I have written myself

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share insights about the gospel.
We can have conversations about simple living, adventure, love, life.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A bed
A relaxation massage.
Help finding your ancestors (not a guarantee).

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Spain, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, Netherlands, New Zealand