I am an extremely passionate, high spirited go-getter and opportunist, I live by my bucket list and wish to fill my world with magical encounters, memories and endless curiosities! I am a line artist and illustrator - check out my instagram @aemry.illustration or visit my website for my lifestyle blog www.halcyon-project.com

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Three friends and I are off on a road trip around New Zealand at the beginning of September until mid October. We are four enthusiastic, friendly and positive friends (one couple and two housemates) who are after a few nice humble abodes to share on our journey!

Interests

Fashion, theatre, art, performance, food, DIY crafts, drawing, creative marketing, events, music, travel, film, writing, literature, health and fitness, Museums, culture and history, lifestyle design, blogging, worldly experiences!

• arts
• culture
• writing
• literature
• performing arts
• design
• fashion
• diy
• dining
• fitness
• crafts
• traveling
• blogging
• drawing
• music
• business
• freelancing
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

MUSIC: Hans Zimmer, John Williams, Howard Shore, Eddie Vedder, David Bowie, The Lumineers, Imagine Dragons, Arctic Monkeys, Lady Gaga, Sia, Lana Del Rey, Guns n Roses, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Green Day, Foster the People, MJ, Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley, Nirvana, Eminem, London Grammar, Mumford and Sons, Coldplay (a diverse selection, I am aware)

MOVIES: Action/Adventure, I like films that when the credits roll I feel enlightened and liberated, life changing or thought provoking... I also love Disney and Pixar. I adore classics with Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly. I love the adrenaline from horror and thriller movies. My favourite films are; The Da Vinci Code, Angels and Demons, Pirates of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones, Inception, Shutter Island, Interstellar, Batman, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, La La Land, The Greatest Showman, Mamma Mia, Monty Python, Breakfast at Tiffany's, I also love films directed by Quentin Tarantino, Stephen Spielberg, Baz Luhrman and Christopher Nolan (once again, a vast array)...

BOOKS: anything by Dan Brown, I read a lot of books about mindfulness, lifestyle design and conspiracy theories!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived and studied in Milan, Italy during my second year of uni for 6 months. I couldn't speak the language, I got mugged, ended up in hospital and nearly died twice. It was the best experience OF MY LIFE.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My art

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, England, Italy, New Zealand