I'm 33 and I'. from Dublin. Ive been living in Madrid for a few years working as an english teacher. I studied physcics in university and I love philosopy and literature. I also love art and music, I play the guitar. My ambition is to one day make a living as an artist, maybe as a writer. I want to make new friends and to practice my spanish.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm couch surfing because the school year is coming to an end so I'm looking for a new job and me and my long term girlfriend broke up a few months ago so I'm also looking for a new apartment. In the mean time I thought I'd try couch surfing as It has always apealed to me.

Interests

• literature
• painting
• music
• art history
• philosophy
• physics
• religion
• stand up comedy
• comedy
• literatura
• maths
• eastern philosophy
• philosophy of science

Music, Movies, and Books

My favourite musicians are Nirvana, leonard Cohen, Aphex Twin and Beethoven.
My favourite movies are Glengarry Glenross and Eyes wide shut.
I have a lot of favourite books; at the moment I'm really interested in Bibles and I'm reading the Bhagavad Geeta and the Quran.
If had to pick a favourite piece of literature it would probably be Hamlet.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I did an bungee jump years ago which is somewhat amazing because I'm terrified of heights.

Teach, Learn, Share

I've been teaching English for about eight years. I also know quite a bit about philosophy and science. I want to learn how to speak spanish my fluently; my accent is terrible! I can share my books.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I think I'm a generous and open person so I'm willing share a lot. I can also share my experience as an English teacher; if you want to speak good English I can help you.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, France, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Ireland, Spain