First time traveller, skilled wanderer.
Not good at frying eggs, sanding floors or yoga - but remains ambitious!
Writes poetry but doesn't take herself seriously
Hates it when people talk about themselves in 3rd person.

I like to think that I'm a very respectful person of other peoples spaces (personal and living) and I would love to be able to make some friends on my travels.
Not a big drinker.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've never traveled solo before and I figure, what's the point in traveling at all if you're going to hide yourself away?
I'd love to meet people local to the areas I'll be visiting (not just other travelers) and get some of the local insight, before I adventure out myself!

Interests

• cats
• dogs
• poetry
• contemporary art
• documentaries
• walking
• tours
• eating
• films
• theatre
• hugs
• comedy
• poetry slam
• plays
• local history
• chatting
• embroidery
• arts and crafts

Music, Movies, and Books

Music
Ben Folds, Rufus Wainwright, Scrubious Pip, Bjork, Taylor Swift, Conor Oberst, Bonobo, David Ford, Foo Fighters,

TV: Spaced, Not The 9 O'Clock News, Black Mirror, League of Gentlemen, Orange Is The New Black

Movies
Old Boy, The Holiday, Disney - my mind's gone blank, this is like filling out a dating profile!! So stressful!

Books
Currently making my way though all of J.D.Salinger - 'A Perfect Day For Banana Fish' is one of the most perfect stories i've ever read.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In order to go on this epic journey across America, I've put everything I own into storage and quit my job! Is that 'amazing' or 'stupid'? I'll find out soon enough I guess!

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Sewing (embroidery, mainly), Cooking, anything i heard that week on a podcast (and then be pleased when you can re-teach it to me a couple of days later, because I've forgotten it!)

Learn: Anything you have to teach me!

Share: I would love to start doing more exercise, my ambition on this trip is to start going on morning runs, to see the area and get fit - if this is something that you wouldn't mind a novice accompanying you on, I'd love to share your morning run?
Failing that, a cup of tea and a chat?

What I Can Share with Hosts

A positive attitude, open mind and enthusiasm for experiencing life. I'm very happy to share stories of my travels, bottles of wine, or cook you meals in return for a place to rest my head.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Egypt, France, Hong Kong, Scotland, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United States