CURRENT MISSION

To develop or take part in a community, wherever I am

ABOUT ME

I've recently finished a degree in Persian and French, so I'm interested in all things Iranian, French literature, and cultures and languages different to my own. I'm currently focusing on just living, and am open to learning about other people's ways of life.

PHILOSOPHY

Still figuring this one out!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I join groups that are relevant to my interests, and I'm willing to meet people for coffee. I'm currently using CS to make friends and find things to do when I'm away from home

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

New-ish member

Interests

I love to read, anything from classic novels to poetry to graphic novels, and the occasional non-fiction book. I play guitar and sing, just for fun, but I sound all right (or so I've been told ;) ) I like watching films, though I haven't seen nearly enough, going to gigs, the theatre and the occasional club, and having long, intense discussions about a variety of things!

• pets
• dogs
• books
• literature
• poetry
• singing
• cooking
• coffee
• vegetarian
• vegan
• clubbing
• movies
• socializing
• guitar
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: 'Persepolis', Marjane Satrapi; 'His Dark Materials', Philip Pullman; 'Tipping the Velvet', Sarah Waters; Baudelaire's Poems, Simone de Beauvoir's 'Memoires d'une Jeune Fille Rangée' and 'Le Deuxième Sexe'. Films: Fight Club, Amélie, Trainspotting, Pulp Fiction, Fig Jam. Music: The Doors, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd, Muse, Radiohead, Placebo, Alkaline Trio, The Cure, Tegan and Sara, The Magnetic Fields

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Saw the Pyramids at Giza, Egypt - pictures don't do them justice!

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm just learning myself, but I can teach people the Persian alphabet or some basic French. I can also teach a few songs or chords on guitar, and help people learn English.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Vegetarian cooking (can do vegan/gluten/allergy free on request, veggie is my default); conversation or not, depending on your preference; tips on speaking idiomatic English; feeding/looking after pets, except dogs; babysitting children age 4+; I'm keen on language swaps and occasionally bake, where facilities allow :)

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, France, Tajikistan