FreeSpirited NoCountryCitizen Designer AdventureSeeker DownHillRunner

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Travelling around UK from March 22nd to Apr 8th. Looking to meet some interesting locals who can share their secret recipes and hangout spots that they've been hiding pretty well all for themselves :D

Interests

Swimming (only in pools or wells, negative buoyant :D), Running, Hiking, Trekking, climbing boulders

• design
• running
• hiking
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
-Beatles, Queen
-Skrillex, Daft Punk
-Vivaldi (Max Richter re-compositions)

Movies:
-Few Good Men, 12 Angry Men, My Cousin Vinny, etc., (pretty much any court room drama)
-V for Vendetta, Fight Club, Captain Fantastic, Into the Wild, Eternal Sunshine of a spotless mind, Boondock Saints
-Batman Begins (not a fan of other batman movies just coz Christian Bale speaks in that ridiculous voice, but otherwise they're alright I guess)
-Bad boys, Clerks, Marvel and DC movies (I like some mindless funny/entertainers too)
-Documentaries: In search of balance, Yann Arthus Betrand movies

Books:
-Freakonomics series, Most Malcolm Gladwell and Seth Godin books
-Art of Choosing, Story of Philosophy
-Wabi Sabi

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Conquered the Himalayas (too dramatic! ); I've just trekked a medium difficulty route (SAR Pass), no biggie. We climbed up to 13800ft and from the highest point we sled on our butts for 2 kms with backpacks and trekking poles, while doing so my trousers scooped up all the ice during that distance from foot up and sent it directly to my crotch numbing everything waist down :D and I didnt feel cold anymore. 'Twas one of the best moments in my life, I'd say. (have recorded this with a camera at the end of the trekking pole)

And I've been selected for a sponsored campaign by momondo, I'm 1 of 60 from all over the world who are brought in to (UK) share our stories with the world as to why now is more important than ever to bring everyone in the world together.

Teach, Learn, Share

Can Teach
-South Indian (Tamil, Kerala and Andra) Cooking
-Chai making (quite a maestro at this)
-Bo-staff and nunchucks (the one Bruce Lee uses while he goes "oooooooouuu")
-Google Maps level 7 contributor (Can point all continents from wherever)
-Presentation and design skills
-A Proper Surya Namaskar (yoga), no beer yoga, no laugh yoga or no pull-a-swan-out-of-your-ass yoga, Just yoga!

Want to Learn
-Making pasta, sausages, brewing beer or anything to do with food, I'm game
-Any Cultural nuances
-Local slang/swear words :D
-Casual repetitive hangout spots that makes your home, home
-Bonsai, wabi sabi or any gardening/landscaping aesthetic philosophy

What I Can Share with Hosts

-I can bring spices from India where ever I'm going

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, England, India, Scotland, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Singapore