I live in the northern part of Iran located by the Caspian sea. It's a beautiful port hosting a large number of tourists at certain times (Especially by Spring and Summer time). Speaking of my traits: Well I'm quite a communicative person, trying to learn new stuff. Although I read books a lot, I believe one cannot learn and experience all the essentials by books. Hence I keep my connections up. No matter where you live, no matter what you believe. As long as you respect the fact that there are differences in beliefs (Not necessarily respect the beliefs) as long as you try to seek for happiness, love and wisdom you are most welcome!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The story of how I wound up to Couchsurfing is funny. Actually I heard about this website from two different guys in two consecutive days! When I heard (and later read online) about this beautiful facility of making new friends and easy travelling, I immediately fell for it.

Interests

I'm mostly inclined into artistic matters. I'm an amateur photographer. Aside from the fact that I'm studying English Literature which makes me a bookworm (I've been a reader for long. Long before I got into the university), I enjoy discussing movies. I have a large limited taste in Cinema which makes me indulging myself into films of many different genres, countries and time periods. I'm also a music lover! Think the same goes to a majority of people though. So I wont expand upon this one. I Love travelling. I've visited many places in Iran, but never have left the country so far. I have a plan to study abroad right after receiving my Bachelor of Science degree. I'm considering either Scotland or Netherlands. I desire to travel other countries. I'd love to pay visit to Spain, Italy, Japan, Netherlands and all around the south america.

• books
• literature
• drinking
• movies
• traveling
• music
• country music
• guitar
• blues
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• teaching
• languages
• science
• study abroad

Music, Movies, and Books

This here is a tough one! because my taste is changeable. But if you insist (LOL) I can give you some ideas
My favorite movies:Citizen Kane (Orson Welles), Good Fellas, Taxi Driver, Mean Streets, Bringing Out The Dead, Raging Bull, Last Waltz ( dir. Martin Scorsese)/ all of Harold Lloyd films!/ Hidden, Benny's Video, Funny Games. The Seventh Continent (dir. Michael Haneke)
Secrets and Lies, Naked, Another Year (dir. Mike Leigh)
Faces (dir. John Cassavetes)/ The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (dir. Robert Wiene)/
Mulholland Drive, Lost Highway, Blue Velvet, Elephant Man (dir. David Lynch)
Resrvoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown (dir. Quentin Tarantino)/
Fight Club (dir. David Fincher)/ Red Beard (dir. Akira Kurosawa)/
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My favorite music:
The Doors, Neil Young, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Seasick Steve, Pearl Jam, Ray Charles, The Rolling Stones, James Gang, Joss Stone, Jefferson Airplane, Mandolin Orange, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Radiohead, Pink Floyd, Guns N' Roses, Ten Years After, Alter Bridge,
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My favorite books:
Answered Prayers (Truman Capote)
The Idiot, Crime and Punishment (Fyodor Dostoyevsky)
Hollywood ( Charles Buwkoski)
A Confederacy of Dunces (John Kennedy Toole)
Catcher in the Rye, Nine Stories, Raise High the Roof Beams Carpenters and Seymour An Introduction, Franny And Zooey ( J. D. Salinger).
Fight Club ( Chuck Palahniuk)
Of Mice And Men, Grapes of Wrath ( John Steinbeck)
The Lord of the Rings trilogy ( J. R. R. Tolkien)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I don't wanna sound unhappy but honestly I've never lived an adventurous life and have been lonely for years due to domestic issues. Now thing s are changed. I'm well organized. I've picked up my studies where I left some years ago. Last year I got an inexpensive (and slightly damaged) acoustic guitar as a present and tried to learn blues scales by myself ( using Youtube tutorials and asking for advice from friends, never too any classes). I've made some songs created all by me ( Lyrics, vocals and instrument). I really wish to improve my musical skills and do some western,folk, country music mixing with iranian traditional music materials. About my English: I never went to any Language Institutes and simply loathe these educational methods. My best English teacher were Hollywood movies and native speakers from both UK and all around the US.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm not sure how to fill this one, but...yeah I'd love to learn new languages and to play new musical instruments. I'd love to learn about other cultures. To see new people. All I can share is my knowings that I have acquired through these years. I'd be glad to play my songs for people. Like a busker.

What I Can Share with Hosts

The host can be sure that I'm a total peaceful and quiet person. I'm no smoke fiend but, If there'd be a blunt being passing around I'd be glad to take hit off the thing. I'm not a heavy drinker as well but I do love to drink every once in a while. I'd like to spend most of the day hours outside going to new places. I'm more into natural landscapes than architectural sites (just saying). But meeting new people is my absolute source of joy. I like going on a hike, staying outdoors, putting up a tent, experiencing a simple form of living for a while.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Iran