CURRENT MISSION

Expanding my sphere of influence

ABOUT ME

Lived in Saudi Arabia 2005 - 2008, Singapore 2008 - 2010, and Jakarta 2010 - 2013, went back home to do a Master's, and currently finishing up a 6-month stint in Singapore. Recently found a great gig in Toronto and very excited to move back home in August of 2016!!

I taught music at some great international schools and learned a lot while living overseas. Had wonderful experiences that will always stay with me. But strangely enough I was one of those expats that really warmed to repatriation and coming home. Still love to travel, but also really love that I'll Canada home once again.

PHILOSOPHY

Be cool and chill to others

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've hosted many people overseas and will gladly host again once I'm settled in Toronto

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Hosted a bunch. Only surfed 3 times, and met some cool people in countries for drinks.

Interests

Yoga, hockey, biking, roller blading on Sunday's when for a brief 5 hours...outdoors people rule Jakarta! Jazz (finding any jam sessions I can get in on),...and travel of course :)

• education
• yoga
• drinking
• traveling
• music
• jazz
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hockey
• teaching
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

The Bourne Identity, Supremacy, ultimatum.I'm a huge jazz nut...but also love and appreciate music from all over, as long as it's good. I've recently really gotten into music from Ghana. The rhythms are infectious. Check out the link above in my 'personal description'

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sunrise over the Pokhara range of the Himilayas in Nepal.

...nothing beats it!

Teach, Learn, Share

Teaching for me is all visual and kinesthetic. I've got tons teach and learn and feel that's the best way.

What I Can Share with Hosts

It's all about great conversation and sharing stories. Often times all we want as travellers is to have someone there as a sounding board to talk about the experiences we've had interacting with different folks around the world.

I'm also got a nose for great coffee and can definitely give great advice on where to go. (Picked that up from being Colombia for 5 months)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, Philippines, Qatar, Romania, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore

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