Hey, I am Juhendy, but you can call me Joe. I am from Indonesia, originally from a small island in the west called Belitung, but I have been living in Bali since September last year. Previously, I studied and lived in Jakarta and spent pandemic in Bandung for almost 3 years. I am currently living a slower pace life and working for a walking tour company in Ubud.

I am an open minded person and always open to expanding my knowledge and experiences. And although people said I am an extrovert person, the truth is I always have a bit of social anxiety when meeting new people especially to start a conversation. But I can assure you I am a very easy going person once you know me a bit.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy connecting with new people, forging friendships, and learning about new cultures. Couchsurfing has been particularly beneficial for me, given my social anxiety, as it provides a platform where both parties are eager to engage and connect, removing the pressure of initiating conversations typical of social events.

Interests

Acting and theater have been my lifelong loves. I used to pursue my dream of making it big in Jakarta, but life threw some serious curveballs, especially with the pandemic. So, I'm taking a breather, seeing what else life has to offer. Still I'm open to revisiting my passion as a hobby whenever possible.

I also used to write fiction back in highschool, so that's another old passion I am currently revisiting.

• acting
• theatre
• film
• musical theatre

Music, Movies, and Books

The genres of movies or TV shows I like vary from drama to thriller, depending on my moods. However, I am a huge fan of:

- The Harry Potter series
- Downton Abbey
- The Crown
- Young Royals
- Agatha Christie's works

As for music, I am open to every genre as long as it sounds good to my ears. I listen to both old and new songs, ranging from Celine Dion to Arctic Monkeys. (Attending an Arctic Monkeys concert in Thailand was my first and so far, my only concert experience.)

I am a fan of The Last Shadow Puppets, with "My Mistakes Were Made For You" as my anthem!

Countries I’ve Visited

Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Indonesia