OK basically I'm an English music graduate who's landed a journalism job in central London. My dream is to be a news journalist, though currently I'm in a field that's not quite... stimulating enough. Ask me what type and you'll first be baffled and then be disappointed.

EDIT: I'm now no longer a journalist as I've left that job and decided to travel the world. EXCITING. So for 2016, after a couple of things changed in my life, I decided to get up and just... go! A year long, RTW trip. That's pretty much the gist of my current situation.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to meet people properly! I want to travel but often there are two extremes while doing so; either you go to a hotel and be antisocial, or you go to a hostel and you're CONSTANTLY being surrounded by people. With couchsurfing you get to hang out with a select few, meaning the friendships will be much more meaningful and relaxed.

Interests

Music. I mean I know there are people that say music is their life but I'm not exaggerating; music is my life. I studied it, I write it, I write about it, I listen to it literally non-stop. Y'know when you see people on holiday reading books on a beach? I do that with music. I just stare into space for hours listening to whatever.

Also writing. I mean I'm a journalist yeah bit it's not quite the field I want to be in. Gotta keep climbing! I write a lot in my spare time.

Wine. It's the only thing I'll admit to being a total nerd about. If you give me access to a decent wine shop, I'll get you the best wine you've ever tasted, and that's a promise!

• writing
• books
• dining
• wine
• shopping
• news
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• piano
• bungee jumping
• rock climbing
• journalism
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - I'm a music graduate. You name it, I'll like it! Though if I HAD to answer... Hmmm... Sufjan Stevens. The Age of Adz is genuinely the most innovative musical masterpiece since Lennon/McCartney.

Movies - Synecdoche, New York. I know it's sacrilege to say a modern film when answering this question but seriously... if you haven't seen it, you've *got* to. Right now. Go now and watch it. Go on!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Not exactly bungee jumping, but I once stepped into the path of a Prime Minister and stopped him so I could shake his hand and ask a couple of questions. That was pretty terrifying for a 19 year old.

P.S. No it was NOT David Cameron. I wouldn't go near him.

Teach, Learn, Share

What? Does this? Mean?

What I Can Share with Hosts

Anything! I feel like I'm easy going, I'll make food, I'll do literally whatever you need around the house, AND on a more specific note I can be a wine nerd and bring you some awesome ones to try. Plus, if you have a piano, I *will* even go as far as to play you something. All the time. I love pianos. Sorry.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom