I'm from Otautahi/Christchurch, Aotearoa/New Zealand. I've lived here for most of my life but have lived in Wellington and overseas for parts of my life. I've just become a qualified junior florist and am moving to the UK in August. I am creative, passionate and excited about travelling, cooking, the outdoors and the arts. I love thrifting, decorating, gardening and have just started learning jewellery making. I'm really keen to start pottery and fabric printing classes when I move. A few years ago, I lived in a house in Sweden with over 20 people from all over the world for 6 months which opened me up to living in community and understanding where others come from in their difference.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on couchsurfing to be able to experience places from the perspective of the people who call that place their home. My best experiences travelling have always been with people who know the place and can introduce me to the hidden gems and their favourite places. I hope that in the future when I'm settled in the UK, I can occasionally host others at my home and show other people my favourite places.

Interests

• photography
• gardening
• thrifting
• music
• hiking
• swimming
• vegetarian food
• dance
• plants
• theatre
• printmaking
• drama
• musicals
• adventure sports
• floristry
• sharing recipes

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Jungle, Fleetwood Mac, Florence and the Machine, Radiohead, Tame Impala, Glass Animals, Patti Smith, Dolly Parton, Daughter, Warpaint, ELIZA, The Internet, Aerosmith, Bailey Wiley, Queen, The Smiths, Amy Winehouse, Bonobo, The Kooks, Arctic Monkeys, Sister Nancy, LP, REMI, Jordan Rakei, Ladi6, Tash Sultana, Pixies, Ben Howard, Asa, Sticky Fingers, Ocean Alley, Soaked Oats, The Acid, The xx, Solange, Opensouls, Hollie Smith, Nina Simone, Fat Freddy's, ZHU, CocoRosie, Maggie Rogers, The Kills, Rhye, alt-j, Nilüfer Yanya , Hiatus Kaiyote, RÜFÜS DU SOL, The Knife, A Tribe Called Red, Angus & Julia Stone, Ivy Sole, Mazzy Star, DOPE LEMON, Grimes, Bon Iver, Lianne La Havas, Chet Faker

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- Slept in a snow cave I built with 8 others and slept in it for the night - New Zealand
- Lived in a van over summer with my partner and travelled both islands of New Zealand
- Kayaked around the Abel Tasman for 4 days and slept on the beach in high school
- Sailed through the Marlborough sounds
- Swam with dolphins accidentally - Westport, NZ

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share some vege recipes
My floristry knowledge
I can show you how to look after houseplants
I can tell you about great spots to travel to in New Zealand

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a very respectful guest and can share any of my talents and interests with hosts. I would love to cook a meal or so for my hosts or go out for a meal or show together. I am generous and love sharing experiences with people I meet

Countries I’ve Visited

England, France, Romania, Scotland, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, New Zealand, Sweden