CURRENT MISSION

...to learn

ABOUT ME

I'm an Engineer about to throw his career away to by a starving musician. But, it's not all dire, because I brew some pretty delicious beer. I have a microbrewery in my garage, so at least I'll starve happily, whilst pouring my heart into the drums ;)

Apart from music, I'm pretty into craft beers these days (as you've probably figured). I also have a tendency to begin hobbies that are quite difficult to master...guess that makes them all the more rewarding.
I used to do a lot of Bike Trials (google Danny Macaskill for a fine example). Now I'm into surfing and aikido.

I also love travel. Which, due to the aforementioned imminent change in employment, is getting harder to afford. However, I WILL have waaaaaay more time and energy for far more important things than a good wage.. like meeting people, investing in relationships, and enjoying life. :)

PHILOSOPHY

Imagine if every person you met, you left in a more positive and/or better state than before you met them.
I'm not sure how to accomplish this all the time, but it's something I think is worth striving for.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Due to share house arrangements, my ability to host is sometimes dependent on my housemate's plans. But do ask! :)

Even if I can't host, I'm keen to give back to the CS community by hanging out with travellers on wkds, and showing them some of Newcastle's spots

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Have hosted, have surfed. In general, goes alright ;)

Interests

Music, languages, music, different cultures, music, surfing, music, Aikido, music, travel, music, beer/brewing

Music, Movies, and Books

Raymond E. Feist, Extremely Close and Incredibly Loud (or is Extremely Loud and Incredible Close?? I can never remember...but I do loooooove that book). The Psalms and the book of Job
Music: almost anything that involves musicians who are excellent at what they do. Progressive metal/alternative. Fusion. Jazz. Classical. Solo piano. Flamenco guitar...for example

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Thaipusam in Malaysia...that was an eye opener
Oktoberfest (thrice!!)
Eating chicken feet in China.
Surfing nearly every day at Merewether beach
Camping under the stars in a swag

Teach, Learn, Share

So much to learn. So much to learn.
I wish I had time to learn more languages and go to those places.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Germany, United States