ABOUT ME

I am calm, fun loving, helpful person.
I would like others to think of me as someone who can make good milkshakes.
On a sunny day I am happy doling out cheers to others, on other days I am home
sipping tea and trying to do many things at once.
My house welcomes anyone who is cheerful.

PHILOSOPHY

live and let live. the world is big and has lots to give.

Besides that I cherish the happy and fun filled moments I spent with my friends where we talk on informative and general topics. Our goal is to to help, be happy and learn about the intriguing world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I was introduced to CS by a Canadian male friend who was hosting some guests.
I felt CS was a great idea to know people by hosting them for a few days at your home. It seems like a great situation where you can break your usual routine life by meeting new people right at your home and enjoy time talking and sharing experiences. Its a great new concept to befriend and know new stranger people while having comfort level of trust prior to meeting them.

Interests

Read and discuss works of short story writers such as O Henry, Anton Chekov.
Read about world religions and scriptures. about ancient history.
Read about technology.
Follow sports, at times, on television.
Post informative and interesting stuff on facebook.
Share humour and jokes with friends.
and, of course Bollywood movies.

• dining
• yoga
• clubbing
• shopping
• technology
• movies
• traveling
• blogging
• sports
• history
• religion
• sightseeing

Music, Movies, and Books

Mostly I listen to music originating in the Indian subcontinent - India, Pakistan. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan would be my favorite. I am fond of watching movies. I grew up, during childhood days, on Hindi Bollywood movies. I have many lists of favorites of hindi songs and movies on youtube.

These days I am trying to expand my horizon of familiarity with music by listening to country music, popular
music on Spotify.

Occasionally I watch English movies. English favorites would be - A Series of Unfortunate Events, Cold Mountain, Jumanji, Terminator series.

You are most welcome to suggest a movie worth watching.

I don't usually read lot of novels or fiction. But I like the short stories by Anton Chekov, O Henry, Somerset Maugham. Last novel that I enjoyed to read was Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri.
Some peppy Indian film music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHe9Q37jseo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGHAFPkPrn0
and a romantic one - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEaSaEg2hFw

two of my favorite versions of the Aicha song -
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUTlOdLY-LM
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoXbmyJks5Q

My favorite Belgian song (so far) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs40yxHjTxQ

I also like to listen to modern pop and kizomba dance music -
1. Rihanna (Te Amo) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obVvNIC6Ktw
2. Trap Queen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttFF2qXZY3I
3. Beautiful music to dance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLbL511q7jA

Occasionally, I like watching space science related videos -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aalfNIvQaJ4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC7yFDb1zOA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRCIzZHpFtY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68vxYRAony8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4ZkrtuvZrI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX1Y2JMK6g8

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Visiting the Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem is my most memorable experience.
Lived in all metro cities in India.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you about Speech recognition, travel places in India.

Here is a useful guide on sights to see in Brussels -
https://www.likealocalguide.com/brussels/things-to-do?fbclid=IwAR1V4UwtOwrv26zzuQk76AIktEcM1sVTlSBh2ifh41NATLxiFfSeNNaCSNE

Nice lookout points in Brussels -
1. Place Poelaert (https://www.likealocalguide.com/brussels/place-poelaert)
2. Mont des Arts (https://www.likealocalguide.com/brussels/mont-des-arts)

If you want to see a museum that teaches you about the history of Belgium -
https://www.belvue.be/en
https://www.belvue.be/en/activities/activite/free-entry-wednesday-afternoons

Places in Brussels for the musically inclined -
https://theculturetrip.com/europe/belgium/articles/10-of-the-best-bars-for-live-music-in-brussels/

Nike hiking spot in Belgium -
http://thismustbebelgium.com/ladder-hike-spectacular-walk-belgium/?fbclid=IwAR0nJ6cCzY2iirDADBN7k1Q9KPX6q-osGHAwm9iB6EiH5isOMJ0uVZ704R4

To enjoy summer music festival in belgium -
https://wonderfulwanderings.com/music-festivals-in-belgium/
https://gentsefeesten.stad.gent/en
Finally, the pissing statues that most want to see in Brussels -
https://theculturetrip.com/europe/belgium/articles/discover-brussels-peeing-statues/

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can give you a thin cotton floor mattress to sleep on. You can use the bathroom, toilet and kitchen. You can use my laptop and other electric appliances at my home. I can give you some hours of my free time during weekends or on off work days.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Germany, India, Israel, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Singapore

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, India, Israel