CURRENT MISSION

To be a student of the world!

I am an explorer and adventurer at heart.

My friends would say I'm a liberal, goofy, funny, compassionate, wise-ass, and loyal friend. I never take myself too seriously and enjoy dirty humor.

My colleagues might say I'm ambitious and hard-working, with a mind for debate and politics. Ultimately, I try to balance work, play, friends, family, school, and intellectual pursuits the best I can. I care a lot for my friends and family and believe you are the sum of the people around you.

Other than that, for fun: I love good movies, going to or watching football games, political conversation, musical theatre, expensive dinners, wine, going for midnight walks on the beach (seriously), traveling whenever I can, and most importantly: HAVING A GOOD LAUGH. Laughing is definitely my favorite pass-time!

I have a bleeding heart for civil rights issues but would also like to make a paycheck. We'll see if I can reconcile these goals.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To be a student of the world, to meet new people around the world.

Interests

politics, theatre, film, debate, law, writing, acting, singing, jamming, dancing, wine, food, friends, music, traveling, exploring, trying new things, news, current events, liberals, friendship, meeting new people, family, cheese, sushi, american football,

• writing
• singing
• acting
• dancing
• civil rights
• dining
• wine
• cheese
• running
• politics
• news
• movies
• traveling
• music
• adventure races
• american football
• soccer
• law
• political science
• science
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Little Children, The Dark Knight, Sicko, Religulous, V for Vendetta, The Talented Mr. Ripley, The Shawshank Redemption, Ransom, Singin' In The Rain, The Sixth Sense, The Lion King, House of Sand and Fog, Closer, Scream, Schindler's List, American Beauty, Fahrenheit 9/11, Pleasantville, Cruel Intentions, Children of Heaven, The Mist, Dawn of the Dead, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, High Tension

Favorite Books: Ender's Game, To Kill A Mockingbird, Naked by David Sedaris

Music: Empire of the Sun, Ben Folds, Calvin Harris, Royksopp & Robyn, Weezer, Rufus Wainwright, Rihanna, John Legend, Journey, Marc Broussard

TV: House of Cards, The Walking Dead, Family Guy, 24, and the original Melrose Place.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Performed vocal music on Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Stood atop the Great Wall of China.

Shook Bill Clinton's hand while in college.

Visited Iran for three months as a teenager to view my cultural roots.

Running with the Bulls, Pamplona July 2009

Hiked the inca trail to Machu Picchu may 2015

Teach, Learn, Share

A strong grasp of American politics. I received a degree in Political Science from UC Berkeley. I am also a writer, activist, lawyer, actor, and singer and have studied extensively.

I have a strong knowledge of American common law and the legal system/constitution.

I'm an Iranian American and speak fluent Persian.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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