CURRENT MISSION

Tour Australia's Southeast capitals & meet people

ABOUT ME

I read widely and my friends find me interesting to talk to. One of them remarked recently I have a pleasant, soothing voice, as well.

I enjoy being a handy-man, fixing computers, doing research, repairing stuff around the house. I am not adverse to doing the dishes.

My mother has a rain forest property near Pomona, Sunshine Coast. I go for walks at night with a torch, and am rewarded with many interesting creatures. I love all animals, including spiders, snakes and the like.

PHILOSOPHY

Don't dwell on the past -- it cannot be changed.
Don't agonize over the future -- it has so many possibilities, so enjoy the unexpected.
I can only act today, and enjoy what I have now.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Just got my first surfing date confirmed. Attended my first CS meet-up. (in Brisbane)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

The only couches I slept on belonged to friends that I knew quite well. Come 13 February, that will change!

Interests

I love comic books, computer games, strange & 'difficult' movies. I read mostly non-fiction books, particularly about philosophy, science and the arts. I'm a museum/art gallery buff.
I am also interested in politics.

• animals
• aquaria
• arts
• books
• politics
• movies
• socializing
• surfing
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Primus, Black Sabbath, FLCL soundtrack by the Pillows, Gorillaz, Tom Waits
Movies: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Apocalypse Now, FLCL, Excel Saga
Books: The Way The Mind Works (Steven Pinker), Freakonomics, Excel Saga

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went to Japan last year. It was my first overseas holiday in 20 years. I saw a whale shark in the Osaka underwater aquarium.

Teach, Learn, Share

Usually, the cure for dandruff is vinegar.

Countries I’ve Visited

Japan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia

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