Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've had the good fortune to be hosted by some wonderful people in broke times, and I've had only good experiences through this website.

Interests

reading, travelling, languages, interesting conversations, little everyday things that make me laugh, glitter, tattoos, dancing, hiking, singing, playing football (badly), learning new things, Yorkshire tea, onsen, hip-hop, folk, dad rock and shoulderpads.

• singing
• tattoos
• dancing
• cooking
• news
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• cars
• origami
• hiking
• soccer
• teaching
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Joanna Newsom, Bob Dylan, Beyonce, Icona Pop, Nas, Drake, Nina Simone, Otis Redding, Tegan & Sara, Martha Wainwright, AC/DC, Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, Paramore, Man Overboard, The Distillers, Edith Piaf.

Favorite Movies: Hero, Mean Girls, Evita, La Haine, Princess Mononoke, Kill Bill, Jackie Brown, Mulan, Ghost in the Shell, Clerks, The Blues Brothers, Amelie, Chicago, Superbad, Ratatouille, The Avengers, High Society.

Authors: Tolkien, Toni Morrison, Viv Albertine, Maggie Nelson, Terry Pratchett.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed the tallest mountain in Hokkaido, in winter, in two feet of snow and no snowshoes.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am very good at building fires and making tea. I can teach English. I can cook quite well, especially stews. I can teach you how to make an origami swan.

Je dois ameliorer ma Francaise (evidemment!).

I want to learn more world history. I know so little about so many places.

I also want to learn more practical skills. Building, farming, hunting etc.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I don't believe in pushing friendship - if we don't get on, that's ok! It happens sometimes. If we do get on - fantastic news, lets be friends. I will happily share stories, ideas and hopes with you.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, France, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Laos, Nepal, Netherlands, Scotland, Spain, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United Kingdom