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Overview

  • 35 references 23 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Turkish; learning Thai
  • 39, Male
  • Member since 2011
  • Purchasing Manager
  • ''Knowledge is power. Ignorance is bliss. Tough choice!''
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Being on the road as always

ABOUT ME

Actually I enjoy talking about anything interesting and sophisticated. I am a curious person by nature. Thus, I am eager to discover and explore people, cultures, religions and the way people live.

I love sharing and exchanging anything valuable...

I read though not as often as before but still I try to read the books, articles I find interesting. I used to write some silly poems and stories, even a novel but these days I am more reader than a writer.

My philosophy summed up:

1) Make one kid happy everyday. Don't worry, it's not expensive. One candy will do the work ;)

2) Make mistakes every day. Otherwise, don't expect to grow up but don't forget to keep the child in your soul

3) Get lost to discover something new about yourself and the world around you. It's a big big place.

4) Take risks whenever you need to if you want to move forward all the time. You may fail a couple of times but if you never try you will be doomed to fail all your life.

5) I am always on the road but don't know where I am going actually. But what really matter is being on the road, yes? :)

6)Whatever!

Also,here are some key words that my give you and idea about myself :)

Nutella, Jeff Buckley, Hitchiking, Shakespeare and English Literature, Religions, Mythologies, Philosophy, Politics, Friendships, Writing, Reading, Football, Travelling, Daydreaming, Stream of Consciousness, Flow of Ideas...

PHILOSOPHY

Appreciate the beauty in simplicty...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've been an old member of CS and it's sad to see how it has evolved negatively these days although there are still some who maintain the spirit of CS.

A couple of years ago back then, when surfers sent request, you would most probably have a smile on your face receiving interesting messages from the surfers who told a little about themselves and mentioned the similarities with their prospective host etc... It was always fun to meet up and host people who always had great things to share.

These days, it's sad to read very short messages that goes as "Hi, I am looking for a place to stay..." etc... This is very against the foundations CS was built on. People here don't offer free room service. You should have a little compassion and realize this platform is based on sharing. If you need a place to stay, please check booking.com.

So, any requests that requests just a room to crush will be denied. Also, please don't forget to change the name of the receiver when you send copy/paste messages.

Interests

I am interested in world religions, politics, mythologies, travelling, photograpy, literature, movies, learning and discovering new things including new people, food, culture, shortly everything new and exciting...

I also like to exercise and work-out. I also try to eat healthy food and try to cook at home. It's both relaxing and healthy. I am not sure if what I cook is delicious though :p

  • animals
  • dogs
  • culture
  • writing
  • books
  • literature
  • poetry
  • beauty
  • dining
  • cooking
  • exercise
  • drinking
  • politics
  • movies
  • reading
  • traveling
  • soccer
  • teaching
  • religion

Music, Movies, and Books

I have a lot more to add here but I am lazy :d

Movies: Ikiru, Nuovo Cinema Paradiso, Laura, Waltz With Bashir, Okuribito, Hana-bi, A Streetcar Named Desire, The Producers, The Night of the Hunter, Im Juli, Shichinin no Samurai, Sanjuro, 127 Hours, Metropolis, Ran, Rashomon, Oldboy, Manhattan, The Graduate, El Secreto de Sus Ojos, Turtles Can Fly, The Princess Bride, Inception, Hable con Ella, Delicatessen, The Best Years of Our Lives, The African Queen, The Straight Story, The Stoning of Soroya M., Before Sunrise, Wings of Desire, Judgement at Nuremberg, Au Hasard Balthazar, The Bridge on the River Kwai, North by Northwest, The Third Man, Sunset Boulevard, Double Indemnity, Kind Hearts and Coronets, Fargo, Alien, Aliens, King Kong, All the King's Men, Safety Last, Sherlock Jr., Scent of a Woman, Carlito's Way, The Sting, Once, The Dark Knight, Fa Yeung Nin Wa, Nosferatu, Let the Right One In, The Lives of Others, Rear Window, Scarface, Godfather, Trainspotting, Breaking the Waves,The Philedelphia Story, 8 1/2 and many more.....

Music: Jeff Buckley, H.I.M, Dido, Norah Jones, Bruce Springsteen, Metallica, Chris Isaak, Santana, Robbie Williams, Mazzy Star, Travis, Oasis, Green Day, R.H.C.P., Nirvana, Guns N' Roses, Queen, Aerosmith, Led Zepplin, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, Explosions In the Sky...

Books: The Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Animal Farm, 1984, Brave New World, Frankenstein, To Kill a Mockingbird, Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, Lord of the Flies, The Miserables, The Graphes of Wrath, One Hundred Years of Solitude, The Metamorphosis, When Nietzsche Wept, Notes from Underground, The Little Prince, French Lieutenant's Woman, A History of World in 10 1/2 Chapters....

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The protests and rebellion in my country against the oppressive government in my country, which started on May 30, 2013. This is the most amazing thing I have ever seen in my life...

Teach, Learn, Share

I learn what is different from my culture. So anyone from a different culture is a great teacher to me...

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my experiences, my stories and I can listen to yours. Oh yeah, I can share my home. Guests are important for me and I hope my guest to feel like home and relax during their stays. I hate rules at home but beware of my little puppy. He is so lovely and playful that he will not let you be sometimes :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Cyprus, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Thailand, Turkey, United States

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