I am a registered nurse from Nova Scotia, Canada currently working at a sleep away summer camp for children with chronic illnesses/chronic conditions. I am taking three months off this fall to backpack through Europe for the first time! I have never had the opportunity to travel before and I am unbelievably excited to do so.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Although I have never couch surfed or hosted before, I have many friends who have and who have had incredible experiences doing so. Couch surfing seems like a great way to meet locals and become immersed in the culture of a country.

Interests

I am a big reader and don't go far without a book in hand. I also love hiking, swimming, dancing, and yoga.

• culture
• books
• dancing
• cooking
• baking
• vegetarian
• yoga
• traveling
• knitting
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• surfing
• swimming
• nursing

Music, Movies, and Books

Some of my favourite books include:
Oryx and Crake
Alice in Wonderland
A Thousand Splendid Suns
Harry Potter
Mansfield Park
The Book Thief
The Glass Castle
Let the Great World Spin
Angela's Ashes
... and many many more

Some of my favourite artists/groups include:
Of Monsters and Men
Peter Katz
Alabama Shakes
Family of the Year
Bombay Bicycle Club
Bastille
Hungry Kids of Hungary...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Watching an aortic aneurysm resection (open heart surgery) was probably one of the coolest experiences I have ever had.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a very social person and love to listen to people's stories and experiences. I would love to get to know and learn from the people I will be staying with!

Although I am just a beginner myself, I would be more than happy to teach anyone who is interested how to knit. As well, I have a great love of yoga and would be ecstatic to practice with fellow yoga enthusiasts.

I would love to expand my cooking/ baking repertoire and learn some cultural/ traditional dishes (especially if vegetarian).