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Overview

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  • Fluent in English
  • 43, Male
  • Member since 2008
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  • From Grew up in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To explore! I plan on going around the world all over the place and visiting old sites. I used to be very into the classics and old legends of Greece and Rome, but any old ruins will do!

ABOUT ME

Hmmm, I guess this is the bit where we talk about hobbies and whatnots.
I'm a pretty fun guy I suppose. I like loads of things from music, to sports, debating to chilling out and watching a movie, and definitely games. I love being creative and trying new things, and definitely meeting new people.
Ok, now that generic blurb is out the way - I play the guitar (have been for about 3 years now) a fair bit, I enjoy running around the local parks for my exercise, and I spend a bit of time down the pub playing pool with my mates. I like gaming too, but due to work and seeing people it seems I have less and less time to stay in and do that - although I'm always up for a bit of entertainment if thats your cup of tea.

PHILOSOPHY

I'm not sure if I have any regrets and I don't think I'll ever have any... my life as it is is a culmination of the experiences I've had - and they've all taught me something. Without them, I wouldnt be me, and I might be an asshole....so as much as I regret things in life, I appreciate the chance I've had to experience them (and experience the regret).... which I guess means I don't regret my regrets....

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've just signed up - and I'm willing to be a couch for people, so... I guess thats how I participate.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Had a few people staying with me - from friends of friends to people Ive met online. All in all its been pretty fun - late night chats, hot chocolate, and stories to trade. Plus you get a new friendship out of it!

Interests

I'll just do this as a list rather than explaining them all.
Music
- Folk
- Rock
- Pop
- Hell, pretty much anything except death metal
Games
- PC Games
- Wii
- Board Games
- Roleplaying
Writing
- Stories
- Poems
- Incredible Plot Twists
Reading
- Fiction
- Adventure
- Tragedy
- Crime / Thriller
- Sci Fi

  • humanities
  • writing
  • poetry
  • chocolate
  • exercise
  • running
  • pub crawls
  • board games
  • reading
  • billiards
  • music
  • guitar
  • sports
  • parks

Music, Movies, and Books

Ok, I wont tap them all out, but heres a few I remember
Music
Matchbox 20, Maroon 5, Jet, Colin Hay, The Mavericks, R.E.M., Phil Collins

Movies
Any good old watch, Any sci fi, Any action, and Any bad film. Hell, I'd even watch Street Fighter or Battlefield Earth again for a good laugh.

Books
Jaws, Timeline, Sphere, Most Pratchett books, Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Dexter books, Perfume

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Got a few - I've been inside the Pyramids, I've floated in the Dead Sea. But those pale compared to the big one. I've seen the most beautiful summer solstice as the clouds part letting the last rays of sunlight cascade over the land bathing it in a golden carpet.

Teach, Learn, Share

Ive done 3 years on the guitar self taught, and you're welcome to have a go. I did a 4 week course in physiotherapy and massage as part of my general studies A-level so I can show you what I know about muscles and pressure points. I'd like to meet someone who knows a skill I don't have. I had someone stay a while back who knew Poi - and it was great to try even though I smacked myself with them a few times.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Israel, Jordan, Netherlands, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom

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