My family motto: The most important things in life are:

Health, Education and Fun - IN THAT ORDER

For me the motto is:

Health, Work and Fun - IN THAT ORDER

Physically I stay very active. I go to gym, walk or sometimes run. I like to socialize, party, and travel. I have worked for 30+ years. I am ready to retire and travel the world.

I think I am humorous but my kids disagree.

I like watching documentaries, mostly on Netflix.

At my home we don’t eat dinner until very very late. Dinner time is extremely unpredictable here. Actually everyone keeps waiting to see who cooks today.

Understand that it takes time for people here to get going in the kitchen. And sometimes it doesn’t happen at all, when each one of us is intentionally lazy and takes it easy. Those are our pizza days. We may add wine to laziness for adults. Gossip time, relax time, story time. Fun usually comes to an end, when someone has to do the dishes.

But most of my close friends who visit us, enjoy their stay with us.

So I am / we are not very reliable from that perspective - meaning providing dinner on time. But you can rely on me/us to provide it. You can enjoy a drink on me, while you wait.

But when we get going in the kitchen, we make the best food (I think). But keep in mind, I am an experimental cook. You are taking your chances when I cook ! But, to give you some reassurance, I have not disappointed any of my friends yet. Some even ask for the recipe, which I never have or need.

Now if you like to cook and you think you want to experiment- the lab and the guinea pigs are yours. We all will have fun. But remember we are clean freaks. If you rush and are messy in the kitchen, it might create an awkward moment. That should be ok, because I can help clean up.

School is very very hard work here. So is the job that pays the bills. Everyone here has to work their ass off, whether you are in school or you have a job. Within our family, we do not tolerate lower than A+ effort on anything we do. That is the only way to have more fun.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To travel, meet people and see the world at my own pace. To make more friends around the globe. To learn more about people, cultures, history and places.

Interests

Gardening, cooking, travel, walking, exercising, reading, teaching high school math and science.

• cooking
• walking
• gardening
• dance music
• psychology
• exploring
• comedy
• exercising

Music, Movies, and Books

I like all kinds of music - specifically music with a dominant beat ! Be it Western, African or Indian.

Heer-Poems by Waris Shah
The Kite Runner-Novel by Khaled Hosseini
Tuesdays with Morrie-Book by Mitch Albom

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have not done anything amazing. But I have learned how to stay healthy and enjoy life.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share my story how I came to visit America and never left. I like to learn about home remedies that people found effective in taking care of different illnesses. I am an engineer and hands on, I can pretty much help with any project. I can teach Bhangra - a dance from North India, which has become very popular around the world - for me Bhangra is just a good workout. I can share some life lessons I have learned over time. I like learn from others. I think one can learn from everyone and anyone.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook and make healthy food.
Share stories and experiences.
Walk, Go to Gym, Do some gardening
I can help with any project.
Check out a local bar or comedy club.
Just have a conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, England, India, United Kingdom, United States