Hi!

A little about me... I've spent most of my 20s travelling and living in various countries including the US, Western Europe, Southeast Asia and most recently Australia. For the past 2 years I've been teaching literacy, mathematics and health in a secondary school in Melbourne. I love good food, coffee, learning about anything, talking about movies and pop culture, hiking and camping. I also really like cooking with people because I am trying to become more competent in the kitchen. Although, more than cooking, I love eating!

Most people describe me as friendly and upbeat and happy to go along for a ride. When I couchsurf, I like to give back as much as I can, whether that's cooking a meal to share or bringing a bottle of wine or dessert home. I don't think of couchsurfing as a free hotel; I want to make friends and learn about different cultures and ways of life. I am always respectful of the space I am in, I don't take generosity for granted and appreciate friendliness. And of course I clean up after myself :)

I would like to stay with open-minded folks.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Interested in authentic experiences and real conversations with good people. And sharing food and tea and music and laughter!

Interests

Movies, books, pop culture, guitar, laughing, Harry Potter, adventuring, playing games, queer stuff, feminism, wine, cheese, howling in the wind.

• culture
• writing
• books
• dining
• wine
• cheese
• movies
• knitting
• music
• guitar
• hiking
• camping
• sports
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Science fiction anything!

Music: Anything I can dance to or lyrics that tell a story, folky stuff. I like The National, Chet Faker, Tegan and Sara, Paper Kites but definitely won't say no to some Taylor Swift or Elvis.

Movies: Huge movie buff right here. I worked for 8years in a Blockbuster (remember when DVD stores existed?!). Some favourites are: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Pleasantville, About Time, Christopher Nolan films, Wes Anderson films, Australian cinema, Quentin Tarantino films.

Books: I'm a fan of page turners, I like magical realism or sci-fi, and appreciate subtle commentary on society (same with movies!). Favourites include: Ender's Game, 1984, Great Gatsby, Time Traveller's Wife, Shadow of the Wind, any mediocre teen dystopian future novel, anything by Haruki Murakami or JK Rowling.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

That one time I dropped my toast and it landed jam side up.

:D

I've hiked to Mt Everest with my father!

Teach, Learn, Share

Cooking and music! I can teach basic guitar and would LOVE to learn other instruments. Would love to share music and stories and poetry and writing of any kind. And languages. And food!

I would like to get better at knitting, cooking, sewing, and playing the piano.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Jokes!
Music!
Happiness!
Cookies!
Joy of cooking!
My wonderful charisma! :D

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Netherlands, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Cambodia, Thailand, United States