I'm relatively new to couchsurfing, so hang in there while I get into the flow of using this site.

I'm a dress maker by trade and in my spare time an avid aerial acrobat (circus stuff!). It's my real passion, don't get me started talking about it because I may not stop.

I'm a bubbly person who enjoys nothing more than an adventure.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I live on a tight budget but dream of seeing the world. I hope that by being an active part of this site that I can work towards that dream, and facilitate the same for others.
In my mind the best way to experience a new place is with someone who knows it's beat. New cultures are really fascinating to me, and that's what brings me here.

Interests

I'm a bit of a reader, a huge circus enthusiast, and an all round creative person who enjoys making things. Music is also a big passion for me, as well as performance art. I have recently bought myself a lap steel guitar so if anyone can help me with that...!

• arts
• performing arts
• cooking
• traveling
• music
• rock music
• circus
• blues music

Music, Movies, and Books

Main musical tastes are varied but include rock, blues, country, folk, jazz, reggae, punk, northern soul, swamp pop, and more. Not much of a house music fan though I must admit.

Movies and books... Honestly too many to name.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Travel related: Climbed a mountain alone in Albania. Okay it was only a few hours hike up but I didn't see a single other person the entire time and it was majestic.

Not travel related: Establishing my own circus community. We've just celebrated our third birthday, we have created two ensemble circus productions, and become a kind of family. It's called Hastings Guerrilla Circus, and if you like you can check us out on facebook! !

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you to hang upside down in the air from a trapeze, rope, or hoop! I can teach you how to walk on stilts, or stand on your head.

I could teach you to make a corset or bake a cake. I can also teach you how NOT to play guitar :p

I'm pretty sure there's not much I wouldn't love to learn, and so am open to all new experiences.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My home, my beautiful town, my lovely friends, circus arts, energy, enthusiasm and of course, food ;)

More details about my home:
I live in a small flat, which is a basement, in the centre of Hastings town. It is a 5 minute walk to the train station, and a 2 minute walk to the sea. When you step outside of my house, you can see the beach :)
It is just a one bedroom flat, so any surfers will stay on the sofa bed in the living room. It is a double bed, so I can host 2 if you are comfortable sharing it together. I've slept on it myself and it's quite comfortable.

My home is strictly non smoking, but there is a courtyard out back where you can smoke if you wish.
It's a quirky flat, but I like to think it's homely and welcoming.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Wales