I smile a lot, just about very ordinairy things. I like talking about ordinairy things too (I have a degree in small talk), but I surely respect the peace and quiet. I joke a lot, mostly sarcasm. Deal with it.

PHILOSOPHY

If you turn down someone else's light, yours won't shine any brighter.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I can't host because I lack the space for it, only by exception it has proved to be possible.
Instead I can offer my knowledge. I moved to Amsterdam 7 years ago, so I have my favorite spots around town now and very willing to share. Other options: a (bring your own) bike tour to the best parks of town, or visit the markets.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I got to know couchsurfing through my friends, who did have space to host unlike me. It encouraged me to get a profile and start meeting travellers.

As for my surfing experience; I have surfed quite some times in my month of travelling through Scandinavia, and I had a really good time with my hosts, their friends and other surfers. I hope to be able to host again when I move to a bigger appartment. Some day.

Interests

Languages Indo-european to Finno-Ugric.

Taking pictures analogue 35mm and my awesome Nokia N8 12mp.

Cooking I have some specialties and I love cooking for people who are hungry.

Music How did I arrange the soundtrack to my life before Spotify?

As a teacher I've become more interested in how people (re)act when they're in a group. Really, it's fascinating.

• dogs
• acting
• cooking
• traveling
• music
• piano
• cycling
• surfing
• teaching
• languages
• law
• parks

Music, Movies, and Books

I think this is the point in my life where I can no longer refuse to make a big list of all movies i've seen, books i've read and music I have danced to.
Yet, I refuse to.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I saw a dog in a wheelchair once. He seemed happy though. Recently I saw a dog that got stuck on the rooftop because it jumped out of a window. He was rescued when neighbors teamed up.

And that one time I accidentally woke up at 5am, raced my bike to the city and saw the sunrise over the prettiest canals of Amsterdam.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am fascinated by languages and the silly cultural things that come with them, so.. teach me all about your language! I'm crazy about Finnish. In exchange, I can tell you what I think are the typical things of Dutch that express our way of thinking and acting.

Music is important for me; I don't think that needs explanation. This is the best thing in life to share! In a legal downloadish kind of way, ofcourse. I could also teach you some basics on the piano :)

Learn: how about which place to go in town? Or else some foul expressions in local language, that's always a guaranteed laugh.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Lebanon, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands

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