Hi! My name is Eve. I’m a writer from Kota Kinabalu. I love the smell of old books, coffee, meaningful conversations, world affairs, philosophy, and finding beauty in small pockets of life. What do you find yourself loving?

Personally, I’m down for almost anything. You’ll most likely find me at parks, museums or at a café getting some reading done. But, with that said I’m open to suggestions! Take me to your favourite place, or let’s just grab coffee and talk.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m here to meet new people and travel with and through the authentic perspective of the locals of the country I’m visiting.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music; Joanna Newsom, Yung Lean, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Jens Lekman, Sufjan Stevens, Josef Van Wissen & Jim Jarmusch, SQÜRL.

Movies; Paterson, Sans Soleil, Mouchette and The Fly.

Books; Moominland Midwinter by Tove Jansson, Territory of Light by Yūko Tsushima, Letters to Emma Bowlcut by Bill Callahan and Black Zodiac by Charles Wright.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Teaching at a deaf school. It remains one of the most illuminating and beautiful experiences in my life. To be of service to these wonderful kids and helping them with their school activities, tasks or just cracking a smile on their faces meant the world.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can write you a poem, recommend you a film (emphasis on 70’s horror) cook for you (haven’t cooked in a while so brace yourselves!) or teach you re-evaluation counselling.

Countries I’ve Visited

Sri Lanka