On a daily basis I'm an illustrator/graphic designer, a regular hackerspace visitor and an aspiring drummer. I spend lots of my time in the local hackerspace where I work and sometimes assist people artistically with their projects. Recently I also started practicing on a drum kit in an emerging custom rock band. Having to define myself is shit and I don't like to do that, but I want to be more genuine by writing something more elaborate. I have far too much projects that I try to handle, and moreover, I miss my scientific aspirations. I low-key wish to redefine my identity and pursuits through travel and exploration.

Warum ich bei Couchsurfing bin

[this one I wrote years ago but I think it still kinda works]
for the same reason as anybody else. there is no more reason than meeting new, different people and learning about other cultures, but also simply about life. I also, like everybody here, want to improve my communication skills (using other language than my native is kind of a challenge, especially because I prefer to talk about more complex and abstract things) and of course be more confident.

Interessen

I prefer to elaborate on that through interaction!

• insects
• dancing
• painting
• drawing
• drums
• entomology
• neuroscience
• psychology
• contact improvisation
• hackerspace
• collecting strange items from the street
• intuitive dance

Musik, Filme und Bücher

A few musicians I like: Man or Astroman, Goreshit, Venetian Snares, Hypnos 69, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard

I usually read a few books at the time, currently Antifragile and the Handbook of Herbs and Spices

Eine tolle Erfahrung, die ich gemacht habe

[I wrote this part years ago as well and I want to keep it here]
I try to be outside my comfort zone as often as I can. that's not amazing, but for me is always a kind of achievement.

[update]
No update yet, I will have to think about it more

Was ich mit Gastgebern teilen kann

1. Art related stuff: a print of my artwork or two, a personal portrait, any kind of help with aesthetics

2. I always carry various herbs with myself to make some custom tea blends I can share (and a bunch of trivia about those)

3. There are a few things I can cook and I also have some spices with myself often (mostly indian sort)

4. I like cleaning actually

5. Of course I'm always happy to talk and exchange concepts/experiences, or even make some (though sometimes I may need some alone time)

Länder, die ich besucht habe

Belarus, England, France, Italy, Lithuania, Ukraine

Länder, in denen ich gelebt habe

Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Poland