I am an open-minded, very calm, optimistic and enjoyable person, but definitely not the solo entertainer. I love meeting new people and get to know their stories. I believe that every person's story is worth to be told and to be listened to.
Overall, I love having deep discussions about anything what people are excited about, such as philosophy, love, news, politics, etc.

My motivation is perfectly summarized in this quote: "The future is not some place we are going, but one we are creating. The paths are not to be found, but made. And the activity of making them changes both the maker and the destination".

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My CS experiences so far have been all very positive. I've met super interesting people and I had many very interesting conversations. Recently, I surfed in Istanbul with a friend. Having a local CS host was just such a nice way exploring and getting to know the city. Even though our host was busy during the day, it was nice to come home and talk to him about Istanbul and life in general.

Interests

sports, salsa, clubbing, psychology, economics, politics, technology, music, Wing Chun, volleyball, biking, hiking

• cooking
• clubbing
• politics
• technology
• news
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• sports
• volleyball
• paragliding
• economics
• psychology

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies:
Walk the Line, Analyze that, Night on Earth, Fight Club, Hereafter

Music:
It depends on my mood. So, Spotify is my best friend. :)

Books:
Demian and Siddhartha by Herman Hesse

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In summer 2014, I did some paragliding in Turkey. That was a lot of fun. Overall, I believe it's not about the amazing things you have done that make your life special, but rather how you live your everyday life. Being able to share your experiences with family and friends is what I am really grateful for. Sharing stories with CS friends is just as good.

Teach, Learn, Share

I really care about being optimistic and happy in everyday life because it makes it easier to interact and engage with the world around me. Shawn Achor has defined this as the 'Happiness Advantage': “If you can raise somebody's level of positivity in the present, then their brain experiences what we now call a happiness advantage, which is your brain at positive performs significantly better than it does at negative, neutral or stressed.”

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am very easy going, nice to hang out with, and I like having deep conversations. I am also a good cook and would love to invite you for dinner. :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, Germany, India, Kosovo, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States