Hello there! My name is Annie aka Big Mama =) I am a New Zealand born Samoan who immigrated to Australia back in 2006. I used to live in Melbourne Victoria where I first began hosting, but now I have moved back to Brisbane Queensland to look after my parents.
I have a great sense of humour, enjoy cooking and chillaxing at home with my 2 grown kids and surfers or going out to the movies.
I have a big heart for the travellers :D

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have a very plain and humble home, nothing flashy.. I can offer you a home cooked meal and somewhere to do your laundry - for Free.

Interests

Being a kiwi I love rugby! Lol
I also love learning new card games, playing monopoly with the surfers, listening to music, learning new languages, and watching dvd's. Oh and my favourite colour is Red and I love ear rings =p

• cooking
• music
• rugby
• languages
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

I LOVE to read! Mainly trashy novels (don't judge me, they're totally entertaining!).. I also like watching action movies and some romantic comedies, drama and thrillers. I love listening to all sorts of music, particularly reggae, RnB and some chart toppers.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I can name 3.. All of my kids
I'm also a volunteer for a charity called 'The Koha Shed Australia' (find us on facebook).
I also volunteer for the Hosanna Logan City community meals drive where we cook up free dinners and host anyone for dinner every two weeks on a Sunday. Please feel free to come along for a free hot meal!

Teach, Learn, Share

I am happy to teach you about my life lessons.. being a single parent you learn a thing or 2 about being on a budget haha.. Ask me anything about NZ or Samoa and be prepared to share about your travels with me (I can live vicariously through you lol).
Please include the words "I want to try a Vailima" in your request heading..this will show that you have actually read my profile.. If you don't then I probably won't read your request either =)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Samoa

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, New Zealand