Hello! My name is Annie. You can come visit me, maybe, in Montreal. This is a city of beautiful impracticalities and strange people, and there is either many exciting things to do or nothing at all which is its own kind of perfect.

I love the water. Also talking about music and things like that. Discussing the weather. Learning stuff.

PHILOSOPHY

I'm trying to always be acutely aware of the space in life I occupy, being aware of the impact I have on other people, and always being open to learning. I have lots to learn from others, and many ways to de-center myself. I am just a tiny fish in a big pond.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

So positive! I've couchsurfed a bunch of times, and am eternally grateful to this service. It's made a number of trips possible, and having guests really makes my weeks more interesting. I've also couchsurfed informally while travelling, sleeping on the floor of new friend's places. I love the feeling of living out of a back-pack so this is all very good for me.

Interests

running, being outdoors, adventuring, beautiful things, looking at the sky, being near the water, talking about radical politic, people who push boundaries, things which are creative, staying out of the daily grind, finding new adventures in old places, making sure my days don't all feel the same, the leaves in fall.

• fish
• coffee
• running
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• fishing
• rock climbing
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Films: Into the Wild, Omar, Beginners,

Books: i don't know, i read a lot. Some are: Mosquitoland, Love Is a Mixtape, Stone Butch Blues,

Music: always changing! come over and tell me bands that you like.
The National, Conor Oberst, The Tallest Man on Earth, Stars, Tegan and Sara, Iron and Wine, Beyonce, the usual. always needing recommendations.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Um, the first thing that comes to mind is climbing mountains in the Adirondack. Very beautiful, very profound. I would like to do more of this.

Spending time on a farm in Brazil. Learned a lot there and drank some very good coffee. Met a few mangy mutts who were great adventure companions.

Teach, Learn, Share

Share: Conversation, a cup of tea, silence, information about community organizing and activism in Montreal, my thoughts on life, a nice walk together.

Wanting to Learn: anything you have to offer, anecdotes, about your life.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can teach you how to bake bread, or change a flat tire on a bicycle or how to sew, or how to hop the metro gate. there are many other things too, i hope.

i probably can't take you on a tour of the city or anything like that but i can certainly give you some ideas of nice things to do.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Canada, France, Ireland, Northern Ireland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United States