CURRENT MISSION

Wanted Africa, got Harlem

ABOUT ME

Made it from the Red Square to the White House via the Vatican. From Lenin to Lincoln (effectively lived in DC & in Chicago, my kind of town). Then went to live in Brazil (Siberia-Brazil is a healthy tension).
Came back to Chicago. Moved to NYC a few months back.
For somewhat more complete info - can send you part of my 'surreal' portfolio...

PHILOSOPHY

The worst is over.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

An ex professor but never a bore, I'm a great guide if i have time. I was a Chicago greeter. Showed people around in Sao Paulo and especially in Rio de Janeiro. New York is what we do now.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Good and getting better

Interests

Black and white photography (that's what I love, collect and work with, too)
Architecture (brandscapes, starchitects),art, history, languages, advertising.Packaging & design. Jewelry.
Kitsch & stereotypes (analysis of)
Consumer culture in Brasil & all over the world

• arts
• culture
• books
• architecture
• design
• photography
• teaching
• history
• languages
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

Sleeping with the French: taking French writers/books to bed. New passion -Michel Houellebecq. Old ones - Barthes - all of his books (and French philosophers in general - Baudrillard, etc.)
Music - Tin Hat Tryo, electronic tango, oldies (jazz), brasilian music, etc. New fascination (don't know how long it will last) funk carioca.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Survived life in my 'hometown' and in that country in general.... Plus - the best is yet to come, so...

Teach, Learn, Share

hmmm
i've been teaching (seriously, but not quite) for so many years that i'm a bit tired...
but honestly - to answer this question i'd suggest you get THIS BOOK WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE.
it's very intelligent! (and it´s not a hidden promotion on my side)

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