CURRENT MISSION

Attempting to reach escape velocity! And escape!

ABOUT ME

I've been a member of CouchSurfing for some time, but am still new to it all! I love to get an insight into the lives of people in the countries I visit, and Couch Surfing seems to be the best way to do it. I used to be an animator, but now am a writer (more steady work!).

I'm a freelance copywriter, which means I can work anywhere with a wifi connection - have been for about a year. Just came back from Turkey and India, and am freezing in the UK!

I'm a friendly person, obsessed with travel and avoiding the 9-5. I hope you have a sofa with my name on it! See you soon.

PHILOSOPHY

The world is out there, with so many amazing things and people to see - so my question is, why aren't we all out there enjoying it?

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Although I'm quite shy I do love meeting new people. Currently on Dartmoor, England, where there are no surfers (unless you count sheep) and even less hosts (unless you count bogs).

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Only one so far, in sunny Mumbai. I've bumped into a few couchsurfers on my travels though.

Interests

Writing, reading, growing tomatoes, travel (of course), the anti-routine, philosophy, living cheaply, living well!

• writing
• reading
• traveling
• blogging
• surfing
• freelancing

Music, Movies, and Books

The Sheltering Sky, The Straight Story, Elephant Man, Trainspotting,

Catch 22, anything by John le Carre or JG Ballard!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went round the world nearly 9 years ago and it remains the best experience of my life. Now...I want that again.

Teach, Learn, Share

I could help you write your CV, or set up a blog, or a website, I could teach you the basics of SEO (look it up), I could teach you how to animate a bouncing ball, teach you Flash, PPC....I could advise on tomato growing.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belarus, India, Poland, Thailand, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom