I am a Lebanese /American artist, painter, and art professor. I am passionate about art, teaching, nature, international travels, and social justice. Life is beautiful! I have visited many countries and hope to explore new ones. My basic philosophy in life is the Golden Rule: treat others like you want to be treated. I lived in Lebanon, Rome, Boston, Philadelphia, New York and now in the Washington, DC area.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to meet locals when I travel, people who make my traveling experience richer, more informed and enjoyable. As I travel I discover the beautiful diversity of cultures and places, a discovery that confirm the similarity of our hopes and aspirations. I like to host international travelers and meet fellow travelers and share our stories and experiences.

Interests

Painting, drawing, photography, international travels, languages, nature, museums, architecture, cycling, hiking, gym, meeting good people and social justice.

• arts
• architecture
• photography
• cooking
• traveling
• painting
• drawing
• cycling
• hiking
• teaching
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to Classical music when I paint. I also enjoy Lebanese, French and world music.
Herman Hesse "Narcissus and Goldmund"; Nietzsche "Thus spoke Zarathustra"; St Exupery "Le Petit Prince", Khalil Gibran "The Prophet";

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I teach wonderful students ... a great privilege.

Teach, Learn, Share

When I teach painting and drawing, I erase the boundaries between art and life: they perpetually inform and enrich one another.
I learn that peace can be achieved when justice is established, when greed does not dictate economic policies, and when power and wealth are used to uplift, not oppress the less fortunate.
I share friendship, joy, and light.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a good cook, a considerate and respectful guest. Couchsurfing is not about getting a free place to stay; it as an opportunity to build friendships, learn and share experiences.
I can be a good cook, or at least do the dishes after dinner :O)
I share the love of art ... I can teach English, French and Arabic...
I can draw you if you are willing to model for me.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Italy, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Lebanon, United States