CURRENT MISSION

Hop hop

ABOUT ME

Like many people I'm a bit inconsistent. Ambitious, with long term plans (including saving the world by developing truly sustainable products), high performance. Lazy, fun loving and able to get completely lost in a moment that I'm fully enjoying. Completely relaxt or hyper energetic. Chronically curious (see interests). And convinced that everything can benefit from a small layer of humour.

Ah, by the way: In case you would interact with me (such as staying at my place), chances are big that you'll meet Aafke as well, as we live together. :) So have a look at her profile too.

PHILOSOPHY

I'm still in search of a good one. But I'm currently developing some ideas.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Surfing and hosting is both great.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Together with Aafke I have hosted some people (most references are on her profile), and I've been surfing during our 2010 summer trip to the Baltics and Russia.

Interests

Randomness.
(Absurd) humour.
Interaction with humans.
Sustainability (Cradle to Cradle).
Potting soil.
Anything new.
Aafke.
Good food (preferrably organic).
Bizarre nights.
Hammocks.
Birds on my roof terrace.
Raw positive energy.
Ironing clothes of my girlfriend.
My little niece.
Pimsleur language courses (most recent: Russian)
Obscure brands.
Philosophical discussions about BIG subjects.
Philosophical discussions about nonsense.
Writing Sinterklaas poems.
Organizing anything.
Social activities.
Belgian beers.
Driving bike, combined with good music.
My quality newspaper.
Aafke's vegan cooking skills.
Enjoying all the good things the Netherlands has to offer.
The canals in front of my house.
Playing conga.
Science.
Business.
River landscapes.
Other landscapes incorporating bright colours and/or strange shapes.
Dutch clouds (white).
Trips (in the most broad sense)
Old industrial buildings (especially Soviet)
Axes of evil countries.
Bathing.
Pictures of strong leaders.
Lists.

• birds
• writing
• poetry
• performing arts
• dining
• cooking
• beer
• vegan
• clothing
• music
• cycling
• surfing
• business
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Conga
Bass guitar (not active anymore)

SKA, Indie Rock, World Music, Russendisko, Jazz, Punk, Electronic, Trip-hop, Reggae.

For movies and books I will add a picture of my bookcase later.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sharing my iPod with an old Arab at a bus in Syria. True excitement in his eyes :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach any of my interests (or at least why you should enjoy it).
I would like to learn anything that somebody is enthusiastic about.

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Hungary, India, Iran, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Morocco, Poland, Russian Federation, Serbia, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, Turkey

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