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Overview
About Me
CURRENT MISSION
Um...
ABOUT ME
Back in Amman!
About me:
I'm a Circassian born in Jordan and raised in the US (20 years) and Europe (about 4 years). I've traveled for much of my life (as did both of my parents before me - I'm kind of a cultural mutt), and have been back in Jordan for a good number of years now. My Arabic's not 100%, but unless you're a fluent speaker you'd likely not know that. You might not even if you are a fluent speaker.
I write, do voice-overs, and I used to DJ, but the bulk of my work over the past few years has been in film (as an assistant director, but I have begun to transcend that role, writing, directing and producing my own films).
I apologize from now if I am unable to respond. I am often away on shoots and very frequently don't have a chance to properly get online. Or else I disappear for months at a time. I like to decide a day before I travel and just go, so I'm often not even able to post it on here that I'm wherever. But I'll respond whenever I can.
Anything else you want to know - just ask ;)
PHILOSOPHY
It evolves. But it tends to involve 3-dimensional understandings of things, experiences, travels, and breathing. I'm actually quite opinionated, but I won't impose my opinions on you unless you want to go there (like over a bevy).
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
I've only hosted up to this point (and have had a fantastic time doing so). But I do look forward to surfing soon enough.
COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
I've hosted a few people (both in Amman and Aqaba) and have met some great people in the process. I haven't had a bad experience yet, and I hope that none of the people who've stayed with me have either.
Re my low response rate, I flirted with the site way back when I first became a member, and then didn't come back to it for years. Recently, though, I've been able to get much more involved, so hopefully that won't deter you.
Interests
Music, Words, Language, Juice, Film/Filmmaking (I love my work)
- writing
- film making
- movies
- traveling
- music
- surfing
- scuba diving
- skydiving
Music, Movies, and Books
Movies: Withnail & I, La Haine, Pi, Office Space, The Chase, Lost in Translation... etc, etc, etc.............................. .............................. ......................
Music: Tom Waits, Black Flag, Nick Cave, PJ Harvey, Iggy Pop, Radiohead, Gomez, Pixies, Morphine, Saul Williams... way too many to mention...it's eclectic, and it evolves.
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Books: Fear and Loathing, Steppenwolf, The Elements of Style, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O...yes, too many.
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
Lots of things. I like jumping off of things. Mostly into water. Most recently, rain in the desert, skydiving, scuba diving, and just meeting interesting people.
Teach, Learn, Share
It's easier over a glass.
Countries I’ve Visited
Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Jamaica, Lebanon, Mexico, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vatican City State
Countries I’ve Lived In
Jordan, Switzerland, United States
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