As we evolve as individuals, so do we cause our society to evolve. The culture that nurtures us in childhood is nurtured by our leadership in adulthood. Those who achieve growth not only enjoy the fruits of growth but give the same fruits to the world. Evolving as individuals, we carry humanity on our backs. And so humanity evolves.

- M. Scott Peck

I am here to learn, to evolve, to wonder, to listen, to love, to share. I am always seeking experiences that will challenge me as an individual, and love meeting new people to share experiences with. I am always up for philosophy/seemingly menial banter, but also appreciate the beauty in silent company.

I look forward to hearing your human experience and observations of the world/yourself/nature/politics/literally anything.

Thanks for reading :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on couchsurfing to experience other cultures on a personal level through the people. I love talking, laughing and learning. I have never couchsurfed before, so I can only learn from my experiences.

Interests

• animals
• culture
• yoga
• reading
• music
• cycling
• philosophy
• sociology
• poi

Music, Movies, and Books

I love non-fiction books about people/life/love. I am currently focused on titles by Alain de Botton. I finished Essays in Love and loved his writing style and observations. I am always taking book requests, so If you have read a book that's changed your life or altered your view on a particular topic, please let me know.

In terms of music, I just don't know what to say here. My playlist is a plethora of tracks from all over the world in all types of genres. Right now, I'm loving the post-rock/ethereal stuff coming out of Iceland. I also love the classics like Yusuf Islam and Simon & Garfunkel. I love listening to music that people associate with a particular stage in their life, or music that makes their heart sing for one reason or the other. I experience music on an emotional level for the most part, but I also love music I can mindlessly dance to.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- Did a 1000km solo cycle tour along Irelands west coast in a month
- Stood within 6 metres of Putin (his body guard is the largest man I've ever seen)
- Partied with cirque du soleil performers
- Visited an orang-utan rehabilitation centre in Borneo
- Got backstage access to a Judas Priest/Dragonforce concert

Many more and many more to come...

Teach, Learn, Share

We can do some yoga together!

I would also love the opportunity to cycle with you. I'm learning bike maintenance at the moment and can teach you how to change a tyre! (I'm trying to learn to change a punctured tyre in under 5 minutes......haven't quite got it yet)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have a bit of a passion for cooking healthy food and would love to share my (sometimes a little hit and miss haha) meals with you.

Stories, observational humour, philosophical discussions, a love for animals (if you have a pet, I already love it)

Countries I’ve Visited

Fiji, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Indonesia, United Kingdom