I am at home in Gießen (Germany), where I used to be a research assistant and lecturer in English (historical) linguistics. Currently I'm a young father (so sorry, hosting is only possible on special occasions...) and hoping to finish my dissertation/PhD soon.

I like to spend spare time either with my wife and/or kid or with a good book - good movies (it seems I've missed a lot since parenthood), CDs (yes, I still buy them) and a Nintendo DS aren't that bad, either.

Musically, I am into styles such as folk, neofolk, doom metal, and dark ambient (as well as some movie soundtracks and operatic goth and, well, the list goes on).

I like to make omelettes.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

So far I've only had experiences as a surfer...

I sometimes attend conferences or give guest lectures etc. at other places around Germany.

My wife and kid are gone for a few weeks, during which I'll be happy to be a host for the first time...

Interests

Faith, Hope, Love, eccentric or classic art, literature and music, mythology and fairy tales, literary studies, (historical) linguistics, philosophy, friendship, Helge Schneider, cold drinks, American drinks such as kool-aid and root beer...

• arts
• books
• literature
• beer
• drinking
• movies
• music

Music, Movies, and Books

Most MUSIC that touches my soul is in some way spiritual.
http://www.last.fm/user/patryxdeth

I have a soft spot for doom metal, depressive folky stuff, post-rock (Sigur Rós), ambient, technical thrash, grunge rock, soundtracks, you get the picture...

MOVIES: Sci-fi and fantasy, weird and outside-the-box stuff like "Memento", monumental movies, Kubrik, Lynch, etc. And the occasional Marvel adaptation...

BOOKS: too many to list...
(most important to me are the Bible, the writings of the Inklings (esp. C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien), George MacDonald, good poetry, medieval literature)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Been to Cracker Barrel.

Teach, Learn, Share

I don't know... learn about bees!
http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2010/05/honey-bees-know-the-world-is-round-and-can-calculate-angles/

I like to listen to the following podcasts: RadioLab, The RobCast, The Liturgists, Ask Science Mike, Explikator, Hossa Talk, On Being, Here Be Monsters, The Deconstructionists

Countries I’ve Visited

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, France, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States