Shurasu

I'm a 32-year-old male, and I live in Bordeaux, France .

I speak French and some English, Spanish

Member for over a month. (Explorer)

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• Something to tell the world!

  My name is Shura, I’m French, and I value meaningful, genuine human connections. I mainly work as a French as a foreign language teacher, supporting people from different backgrounds, often during important transitions in their lives. What I enjoy most is not only teaching a language, but helping people express themselves, connect, and feel understood — even imperfectly.

  I am also a photographer. Photography is another way for me to observe and tell stories. I enjoy capturing quiet moments, light, emotions, and small details that are often overlooked. It’s about slowing down, paying attention, and respecting what is already there — very much in line with how I relate to people.

  Beyond this, I’m deeply interested in culture, critical thinking, geopolitics, and life stories. I love listening to people’s experiences and understanding what shaped them and made them evolve. I’m currently working on writing and podcast projects focused on personal journeys, turning points, and inner transformations.

  Sport plays an important role in my balance: running, cycling, training, and physical preparation. I enjoy movement, travel, long walks, trains, landscapes, and observing places at their own rhythm.

  On a personal level, I’m reflective, calm, and attentive. I listen carefully, value depth over appearances, and prefer consistency to grand gestures. I enjoy long conversations — about simple everyday things as well as deeper topics.

  On Penpal Gate, I’m looking for sincere, respectful, and lasting exchanges. I value curiosity, kindness, and thoughtful listening. If you enjoy honest conversations and connections that grow naturally over time, we’ll probably have a lot to share.

• Favourite books/authors/films

  Books :
  Les Fleurs du Mal
  Greek Lessons
  L'Etranger
  La Peste
  Le Petit Prince

  Movies:
  Thin the Red Line
  Lost in Translation
  American Beauty
  Little Miss Sunshine
  Moonrise Kingdom
  The Virgin Suicide
  Metropolis
  ...

  Songs :

  The Catcher in the Rye / Elephanz
  The Magician / Andy Shauf
  Le Miel et le Vinaigre / Lomepal
  Let's Go / Stuck in the Sound
  Je Cours / Kyo
  Oyasumi / Lomepal
  Why Did I Laugh Anyway / Dev Lemons
  Chamber of Reflection / Mac DeMarco
  ....