Just an ordinary Malaysian doing PhD research in upstate NY.
Enjoys conversing about life, issues concerning faith, philosophy & belief systems, music, culture, science as well as the simpler things in life. I am a Christian, but I am keen on meeting people from all walks of life and worldviews.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My appointment at grad school may require me to do some independent travelling. Also, as a curious individual, I do enjoy going on adventures, travelling, meeting new people and exchanging ideas and insights.

Interests

• reading
• classical music
• piano
• engineering
• philosophy
• learning languages
• sustainability
• outdoors
• tinkering
• theology

Music, Movies, and Books

Classical: J.S Bach, G.F Händel, W.A. Mozart, F. Chopin, J. Brahms, M. Ravel
Contemporary: U2, Coldplay, Muse, Röyksopp, Keane, Radiohead, Oasis
Movies: Interstellar, Inception
Books: The Holy Bible, Modern Man in Search of a Soul, The Brothers Karamazov, Miracles, The Abolition of Man.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Camping/canoeing in southern Georgia during Spring break of 2014:
- First extended outdoor adventure in lifetime.
- Paddled and slept next to alligators up to 6-7 feet in length in Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.
- Camped out under the stars in Cumberland Island, between GA and the Atlantic Ocean.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I've been told that I'm great at conversing. So, I can engage in conversation concerning:
- Whatever scientific/engineering know-how I have
- Whatever musical (piano, guitar, voice) know-how I have
- Whatever stories from adventures I have

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, China, Mexico, Nicaragua, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Malaysia, United States