Hey! I'm Alyssa, pronounced like Alicia (I know- messed up, right?) To make things easier you can just call me Leash.

I think I’m pretty chill and more than occasionally just kinda silly...I don’t take things too seriously, and more often than not just go with the flow! I love a great conversation (often with beers) and I laugh at many things! I love random adventures and am usually down to go anywhere at the drop of a hat! Even if it takes like 5 hours to get there!

I love to make new friends wherever I go, and I’d like to think I’m pretty good at staying in contact with the friends I’m close to, both new and old- so let’s be friends!!

I’m fluent in English and can speak a little bit of Japanese! I’m looking forward to getting to know you and exchanging languages!!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m just interested in meeting new people and love a good conversation! I hope that you can teach me a bit about your culture, and I can teach you about mine!

I haven't yet had the chance to host- but I’ve traveled a ton and had the opportunity to stay with some really wonderful people along the way, and one day I’d like to return the favour!!

Interests

Travel
Hiking/Camping/Snowshoeing/Those nature things
Eating...and a little bit of cooking
Learning new languages
Making new friends
Karaoke
Random adventures
Meeting new people and learning about new cultures

• photography
• cooking
• coffee
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• camping
• snowshoeing
• teaching
• language exchange
• food
• beers
• coffee shops
• teaching english

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Pretty much all types of music, depending on my mood. But I most love anything I can dance to!

Movies: A kid at heart, I’m still in love with the 90’s classics. The Sandlot and Jurassic Park are a few faves there! I love any sort of adventure movie, especially if it’s a feel good one! The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is pretty great, also..that soundtrack tho!! A few other favourites: Lost in Translation, The Goonies, Chef, LOTR, Midnight in Paris.

Books: Anything by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Something sarcastic and witty such as something by David Sedaris. Harry Potter (of course). Also, anything that inspires me to travel and feel like a badass!

Oh...and beer. I LOVE beer!!! (This is neither music nor book nor movie...BUT...can be enjoyed with all so is a must for the list!)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I saw a famous actor (Luke Wilson) at a restaurant once and wrote him a note on a napkin. The server gave him the note and he came over and took a picture with me! It was amazing. I was so nervous about his reaction I could barely even function!!

Teach, Learn, Share

Hmmm, I teach English as my job...so I can definitely do a bit of that! I can also teach you about Canada! I’m not the greatest chef but I’m always down to try. But mainly I can share a great conversation, and probably some beers, and maybe also some karaoke and a dance party!?

What I Can Share with Hosts

My passion for travel and people and learning new things, and an open and fun personality :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Cambodia, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Slovakia, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Canada, Japan