Traveller, scuba diver, sous chef, business analyst.

Philosophy: Agnostic, interested, scientific, philosophic

"I appreciate people who are civil, whether they mean it or not. I think: Be civil. Do not cherish your opinion over my feelings. There's a vanity to candor that isn't really worth it. Be kind." - Richard Greenberg

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Primarily my experience of couchsurfing extends to friends of friends - I've been part of a house swap, stayed in an amazing B&B in Brooklyn and love the edge some local knowledge gives to a trip.

My takeaways are: be tidy, be polite, be helpful, try not to overstay your welcome and bring wine.

Interests

Scuba diving, under water hockey, spearfishing, sailing, art, theatre, comedy, red wine, philosophy, feminism, the environment, animals, Science, psychology, (laparoscopic) surgery, intellectual property, travel, cultures, food!

• animals
• arts
• design
• environment
• womens rights
• dining
• wine
• red wine
• running
• instructor
• traveling
• scuba diving
• sailing
• hockey
• business
• psychology
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Books - Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett, Game of Thrones, Isaac Asimov, Caitlin Moran, but pretty much anything I can get my hands on!

Music - Country, Folk, Rock, Metal, House

TV - Coupling, Black Books, Peep Show, The Mighty Boosh

Podcasts - The Infinite Monkey Cage, The Bugle

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm a UK qualified Intellectual Property Healthcheck advisor - if you run a small business or have any general interest I'm happy to talk Patents, Trademarks, Copyright, Design Registration and contractual / employee requirements.

I'm also a Scuba Diving Assistant Instructor and Dive Leader with BSAC

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'll make you dinner or be your dive buddy any time!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Cambodia, France, Greece, Kenya, Laos, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, United Kingdom