CURRENT MISSION

To travel as impulsively as possible and to meet surprising and thoughtful people.

ABOUT ME

I have a shamefully low tolerance for doing touristy things (I actually am ashamed of this) so have been trying to figure out how to travel the way I DO like. For right now, this means lots of walking in nature, learning as many languages as I come across, and meeting people in their element.

PHILOSOPHY

I think its good to live deeply rather than largely. Also, I fully stand behind every mistake I've ever made. Finally, shake hands with a firm grasp and people will take you seriously.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I just joined Couchsurfing, and I am traveling now, but when I return home to Canada and find a place to live, I will be so so excited to help people discover and enjoy St. John's. Its a city with so much to offer if you just get to know it.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

NONE! First time.

Interests

Hiking, climbing, writing, cooking with other people, mooching around in places with lots of books.

• writing
• books
• cooking
• walking
• traveling
• socializing
• hiking
• rock climbing
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

The Third Policeman- Flann O'Brian (book)
Every song Nina Simone has ever touched (music)
A Midwinter's Tale (movie)

Teach, Learn, Share

My skills are all of the academic, vague kind, but I have experience talking about and helping people with their writing and all writing processes (from thinking about an idea to drafting and editing). I make passable blended soups and have quite a lot of climbing experience. I'm interested in learning more Spanish and Russian, and pretty much anything else.