CURRENT MISSION

I've just moved to China.......... Willing to meet up or host.

ABOUT ME

a whole lot of flaws stitched together with good intentions.
a year ago i got on a plane and headed for the states,
i intend to work and travel my way around the world for the next 3 years.
what can i say about me: i enjoy just being, seeing, experiencing, anything new is a chance for me to learn something. i try to live my life like a sponge just soaking up all that i can.
i love conversations with people...i learn so much its interesting to hear different peoples opinions and ideas, getting to know and understand a place through the locals is the best form of experiencing a country.
main pops of hobbies/interests
-outdoorsey'ness (hiking/biking/petty much anything outdoors)
-extreme sport
-grabbing a brewsky at the pub (america has some fine craft beers i must say)
-conversating
-music (old school,local,hippy/indie)love being educated/being told to listen to awesome new band iv never heard of.
-iv been described as a slight hippy happy girl...i like the description, il take it!
-yoga
-gym(spin class i love to hate that shit!)
-meeting new people with awesome views on life and everything cool (does that count as a hobby)

PHILOSOPHY

Live it up! Don't regret one day not getting out there and experiencing life, don't grow up to quickly you have your whole life ahead of you. be safe, be aware, but don't expect the worst, optimistic people are the happiest people, life does not need to be so serious, everything can be communicated or joked aside. anti conflict anti anger anti anxiety being a nice person and choosing not to be an assh*le! travel love and let be

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

None! I'm new at this...
but i have heard great things from friend who have hosted and surfed

figured its taking me way to long to get into the swing of this thing you call couchsurfing.

Interests

Outdoor activities....hiking biking
extreme sports
game for all things new and not
I also enjoy art and spending my time observing art and culture.
I'm also a Hugh music fan, watching live music is great fun for me.

• arts
• culture
• environment
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• yoga
• pub crawls
• politics
• traveling
• music
• live music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• sports
• extreme sports
• anatomy
• languages
• solo travel
• au-pair

Music, Movies, and Books

Local music is the best....I come from South Africa and we have great musicians there. Jeremy loops, shortstraw band and many more.... I love bandy music if it involved people on a stage actually jamming real instruments Il love it no matter what they singing. I'm also a major golden oldies fan, rock/alternative. Roger waters Beatles pink Floyd fleet wood Mac I'm a softy for them classics.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've seen many places in South Africa itself most commonly known would be Cape Town Johannesburg and Durban but I've been around and know quiet a few gem towns I've also traveled to many African countries such as Mozambique and Swaziland!
but probably the coolest thing iv done so far....has been jumping on a plane and going to live in the states
-all by myself
-job in place (au pair)
-had never met the people whom i totally agreed to live with for a year(except for a few skype calls)
-left family friends and everything i have ever known
-and have been solo traveling around the states ever since
-meeting fantastic people along the way who have taught me incredible lessons in life

turns out spontaneous decisions are the best kind!

Speaking of spontaneous decisions : update- I moved to China! I am now living and working and traveling China...still agree with the above statement though. Haha :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I speak English and Afrikaans I could teach anyone who is interested
i studied anatomy and physiology in college
I'd love to learn new languages and world knowledge (general/specific) I am very much into learning about what's happening in our world and society(i do not shy away from subjects like politics, environment, religion,any aspect of our world today- i love hearing peoples opinions and beliefs i like to learn more and also i think a healthy debate is always an interesting conversation)
and would also like to learn tips and advice from travelers about anything travel related.

What I Can Share with Hosts

i can cook up a storm buy you a bottle of wine and offer some slightly interesting conversations about anything and everything silly.

Countries I’ve Visited

Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, United States, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, South Africa, United States