CURRENT MISSION

To make a Japanese friend!

ABOUT ME

I grew up in Perth (Australia) and have been living Melbourne for the last 5 years. I've just moved to Tokyo and am teaching English at a women's university. I've been teaching English for the last 3 years and I LOVE it. Prior to that I worked as a social worker for 8 years (in youth mental health and hospitals).

I love travelling and languages. I'm a bit of a social butterfly (I love making new friends), but actually at the core I'm an introvert. I love time to myself - listening to music, reading, watching movies etc. I'm friendly, warm and kind, and am curious and open-minded when it comes to meeting new people.

PHILOSOPHY

I've recently been getting more involved in Vipassana meditation and Buddhist teachings. I attend retreats, group sits and enjoy serving (volunteering). I believe in cultivating love and compassion, honesty and generosity.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I haven't used couch surfing for a while now, but I'm keen to get involved in the community. I love the philosophy of the organisation and have had such great experiences meeting people from CS.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have couch surfed a few times, and met some amazing people through CS groups. I'm keen to host people once I'm settled back home.

Interests

The arts: film, music, art galleries, life drawing etc.
The outdoors: hiking, camping, travelling
Spiritual: yoga, mediation
Languages & travel

• yoga
• movies
• tv
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• boxing
• soccer
• netball
• world cup
• languages
• social work

Music, Movies, and Books

Favourite movies: Rust & Bone (Belgium), Get Out (US)
Music: Rhiannon Giddens, Tracy Chapman, The Californial Honeydrops, Paul Kelly, Dan Sultan, Thando, Too Many Zooz, Ben Harper, Bob Marley, Laura Mvula, Grizzle Train, Mama Kin Spender etc.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Myanmar, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Belgium, France, Japan, Spain

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