Current mission would be wrapping up my thesis and traveling meanwhile

I'm probably a combination of these: Energetic, Spontaneous, Scientific, Open-minded, Nature lover, Full-time dreamer, and always looking for the summer!

I'm working in an engineering department as a research scientist and am pretty close to getting that Ph.D. thing. Meanwhile, I escape the city to travel, see and experience new places as much as possible

I'm good at movies, anything sporty (swimming, surfing, playing tennis, beach volleyball..), board games (chess and backgammon) and listening. Does sleeping count?!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet interesting people and hear their stories, to see the world from their perspective and making new friends ( The first friend I made in couch-surfing was Bell, a cute doggy! Back in my home country, my brother used to host people from couch-surfing. Once he hosted a guy from Netherland who had a dog named Bell. I was in charge of the doggy while they were away traveling around the country. I used to take Bell for long-distance runs at night. Those summer nights with Bell are still among the best!)

Interests

I enjoy long conversations. I love hiking and being outside. The city is ok but nature is my favorite. I rather sleep in a tent and probably watch the stars when I'm traveling. I sleep in my sleeping bag when I'm home. Should I see a doctor for that?!

• dogs
• dancing
• running
• drinking
• movies
• chess
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• swimming
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Independent movies (but I still can watch commercial ones to the end!)
Raymond Carver, Marquez, Kazantzakis, Vonnegut..
Pink Floyd, Eliot Smith, Classic music when I'm cooking

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Swimming between two islands in Hawaii

Teach, Learn, Share

I can give you some surfing or swimming lessons!

Countries I’ve Visited

Iran, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Iran, United States