CURRENT MISSION

Achieve the impossible (speak German fluently : )

ABOUT ME

There are many sides to my personality; I think it's best to be artfully eclectic in life...to keep an open mind and choose the very best experiences, ideas, and styles you can find or invent. I can rival the wildest funktastic party animals one night and then carefully explain the importance of investing for your retirement the next morning. I pride myself on being extraordinarily logical but have always had a romantic side as well. Let's just say I'm full of surprises ;) Also I've always enjoyed the simple pleasure of making people laugh.

Although neither of my parents are American, I was born in the U.S. and lived there until I escaped in 2004. Thanks to my UK citizenship I can live and work in the EU easily, which makes me very happy indeed :)

I think jingoism is generally a mistake; it's better to fill your life with the best of what different countries have to offer; pick and choose from a delicious smorgasbord of international delights!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyophYBP_w4

For more specifics, see my "Interests" section

PHILOSOPHY

I probably have too many to mention :) I'm trying to extract as much enjoyment out of the present whilst also building a prosperous future. Pure logic is my religion.

"I don't want to be a product of my environment...I want my environment to be a product of me."

RAF 92 Squadron: "Aut pugna aut morere."

Hey...Don't forget the importance of being hedonistic :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Have attended numerous CS events in Nordrhein-Westfalen (prior to becoming a Couchsurfer!)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've enjoyed meeting with CS'ers from around the world. I've been to quite a few CS meetings and appreciate the fact that there has not been a single sober minute during any of them; the drinks flow as liberally as the conversation! :)

Interests

I am into various artistic pursuits, mainly creative writing and music (when I can find the time!). Needless to say I love travelling and discovering other cultures (and experiencing the food of various nations to an unnecessarily hedonistic extent!) Europe is my favourite corner of the world. Other interests: Fast cars, psychology, red wine, history, investing, hiking...

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm passionate about music and cinema.

Movies: Favourite directors include Paul Thomas Anderson, Ingmar Bergman and Martin Scorsese

Music: alternative rock, funk, swing jazz, ska, hard rock

Books: My favourite authors are F. Scott Fitzgerald, Rick DeMarinis, and Albert Camus

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived in Atlanta, Georgia (USA) for seven consecutive years without going insane.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you the meaning of life and several other useful tidbits.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A good time : )

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, India, Norway, Oman, Poland, Russian Federation, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States

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