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Overview

  • 8 references 6 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Afrikaans, English; learning German, Portuguese, Spanish
  • 32, Male
  • Member since 2016
  • Aspiring writer
  • Bachelor in film arts.
  • From Ermelo, Mpumalanga, South Africa
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About Me

Enthusiastic consumer of ice cream and stories. Writer of all the things, but not limited to poems, songs, films and youth novels. Mover of the body but mainly dancing, sometimes yoga. Dabble in electronic music making and playing of the ukulele. Baker of sourdough and essence bread.
Though, currently, I am looking for a place to do an extended fast that will not cost me much, for I am looking to heal some physical injuries caused by a paragliding accident. (yes, you read that right)
A neat human bean who will look after your place, should you open it to me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy the culture more than staying at institutions, and of course, the absence of the money game. A chance for human connection, I suppose.

Interests

Screenwriting, cinematography, filmmaking in general

  • writing
  • languages
  • filmmaking
  • art in general
  • poetry of course

Music, Movies, and Books

Oh dear, what a list it is. (but here be a selection of the most recent ones)

Music:
Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Sylvan Esso, Sigur Ross, Regina Spektor, Radiohead, Muse, Karen Zoid, Craftwerk, Sufjan Stevens, Anima!, Son Lux, Superorganism, Laurie Anderson, Arthur Russel, Woodkid, The Do,

Movies:
(purely based on sentimental value)
The Little Prince, Into the Wild, Perks of Being a Wallflower, Where the Wild Things Are, Knight of Cups.

Books:

The Book Thief, Shantaram, The Bone People, Eva Luna, If This Is a Man/ The Truce, The Color Purple, The Satanic Verses, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (and many more)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was part of Armani Laboratorio 2018 as screenwriter, and had the amazing opportunity to work under Luca Guadagnino, David Kajganich and many more extremely skilled names.

Teach, Learn, Share

Besides language, of course, I can teach you to bake sourdough bread and make fermented vegetables. I can share some of the music I listen in the languages I am learning, and most definitely some interesting films.

What I Can Share with Hosts

An ever developing sense of humor and the love of ice cream and conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, India, Italy, Lesotho, Mozambique, Swaziland

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Africa

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