Hi, I'm a 28 year old on an adventure. I want to make new friends, see some new things, and keep my heart and mind as open as possible.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am really too old for the hostel scene - I want to meet people who are actually from this country. I love new friends and new experiences, and I think the best way to see a place is through the eyes of someone who lives there.

Interests

Travelling, books, histories, overwrought indie films, sustainable living, local food, and small-scale agriculture. Good coffee, board games, push-bikes.

I am not into huge parties, but I like a social drink - be it coffee, beer, or just iced tea.

Music, Movies, and Books

Every new book is my favourite. I am currently reading Gone Girl (I know! But I haven't seen the movie) and just finished The Incredible Lightness of Being. I'm always reading something, it just might not be very intelligent.

I'm bad at favourite songs, I just replay one or two until I can't stand them. But I won't do this at your house, I promise :)

More seriously, I'm liking the indie folk/fiddle thing that is floating around these days.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Pack up my life and head around the world. Which, although it doesn't sound so amazing, is a big deal for someone who thought their life plan was set and sorted.

I've also written an MA thesis and hit a brown snake with a shovel, but now I'm just bragging.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would like to learn:
-real barista skills - I have experience but coffee isn't very good in Canada
-bike repair skills
-gardening skills

I can edit documents and reports, clean, bake . . ..

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am more than willing to be a functional member of a household :) I can cook, I can clean, I can garden, whatever.

I have some funny stories about Canada and grad school and I'm more than willing to help you with your work/university project/ paper etc. I'm also told I'm a great movie partner, but I am not sure how true that is.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada