CURRENT MISSION

to find out what happens next

ABOUT ME

I like all sorts of books, films and music but I don't own a television. Worked in call centres, building sites and now as a journalist over the last few years. Moved from a small-town local newspaper to Aberdeen for better treatment and city life. Lived in Glasgow before that where I studied politics and partied a lot :) I'm open-minded and easy-going and keen to meet new people.

PHILOSOPHY

Be nice to people, learn what you can and have as much fun as possible.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have only just joined as I'm travelling with a friend who couch-surfs. I like to see places through the eyes of a local rather than seeing holidays as a photo opportunity. I'm happy to return this favour and show people round Aberdeen and socialise with them. sofa-bed is available when I am and sometimes another bedroom too.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I couchsurfed for the first time in Turkey in May. It was a very positive experience which I hope I replicate when people visit me!

Interests

Politics, music, stand-up comedy, cinema, dancing, writing, crosswords, shinty, cycling, visiting new countries, spending time with friends.

• writing
• books
• dancing
• politics
• movies
• traveling
• socializing
• origami
• music
• cycling
• journalism

Music, Movies, and Books

Cool Hand Luke, The City of Lost Children, Talk to Her, Repoman, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, King of Kong, The Wire, Kind Hearts and Coronets, Ladykillers, Whisky Galore, Dr Strangelove, City of God, Man on Wire, Brass Eye, Alan Partridge, Aphex Twin, Rod Lee, Clark, Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, Pavement, Sonic Youth, The Fall, Gang of Four, Optimo, Faust, Dead Kennedys, Half Man Half Biscuit, James Ellroy, Orwell, Mark Twain, Raymond Chandler, Dashiel Hammett

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I won a trip to New York with a previous job. The whole of Manhatten feels like a movie set - very surreal

Teach, Learn, Share

Origami, shorthand

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