I'm happiest when I'm busy with the people, places, and events I love. I can easily pass the day cycling and picnicking, having a good conversation over some tea, or volunteering at a great event. A perfect night for me includes board games, food, friends, and lots of laughing, though I also delight in dancing and enjoy getting a little messy on occasion.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

When in Winnipeg, I'm happy to show visitors my local haunts. I love what Winnipeg has to offer, from its vibrant arts scene and delicious family restaurants to its varied architecture and nearby nature.

While away, I love to meet up with Couchsurfers as a way to get to know a city, even if I don`t need a bed in which to sleep. From Toronto to Switzerland, CS has been a great way to meet new friends and get to know the heart of a city. I really appreciate the opportunity to surf, but I also think CS events and individual meet-ups are fantastic.

So far, I've surfed couches in Vancouver, Thailand, Berlin, Switzerland, and Manila. It`s been great! I`ve also attended events in Toronto, Vancouver, and Switzerland, as well as organized events myself when I`m home in Winnipeg.

Interests

I love local ____. Food, music, development, art, events - the list goes on. I love to talk about education, particularly more experiential forms of education, human psychology and emotions, different ways of living -- anything, really. I love to learn!

Off and on, I`m into arts and crafts, such as watercolours and knitting, photography, reading, volunteering, teaching, blogging, swing dancing, and lots more.

• arts
• architecture
• photography
• dancing
• swing dancing
• education
• dining
• cooking
• baking
• crafts
• board games
• reading
• blogging
• knitting
• music
• cycling
• teaching
• psychology
• language exchange
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

I love folk and indie music, especially mixed with spoken word. Some artists I enjoy are The Head and the Heart (Seattle), Craig Cardiff (Ottawa), Shane Koyczan (BC), and Brock Tyler (Manitoba). Since I swing dance, I also love jazz standards, etc.

I enjoy reading, especially while traveling, and I`m really into movies at the moment. My tastes are wide-ranging, though. Some favourite books include Ender's Game and The Stone and the Flute, and some favourite movies include Pan's Labyrinth and Ruby Sparks.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once worked as a project leader for Katimavik, and that was truly amazing. Basically, you live with 11 young people and mentor them as they volunteer, bond as a group, do activities, etc. It was so inspiring to see their development.

Teach, Learn, Share

I`m happy to do a language exchange. I sometimes teach English back in Canada.

I can also teach basic swing dance, though I am not a professional by any means! Like many, I enjoy cooking, baking, and photography.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Netherlands, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Thailand

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