CURRENT MISSION

Busy year of study and getting away when I can.

ABOUT ME

This year is a busy one for me, and much of it will be UK based; I start a Creative Writing Masters in Edinburgh in September, so I need to be saving for that for several months. Having said that, I am writing this from Colombia, so am still able to get away some! I enjoy travelling because it gives me inspiration to write, and I have found that Couch Surfing is such a rewarding way to travel, the people you meet and the help you receive is priceless. I am looking forward to having some permanent residence so I can begin helping other travellers.

PHILOSOPHY

I would say that this time of my life is a bit of a turning point. I am loving trips away more than ever, but my writing is becoming ever more important. I guess it puts a new spin on travelling, and makes it even more important.
I guess it is all about the moment and the interaction with others and helping and being helped. You have to love this life!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Simple ways, like telling friends, leaving feedback and, as I said, by helping other travellers when I return to the UK.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have had 'couch surfing' experiences whilst travelling unofficially. Daniel and his family in Bogota are the first I have been successful in staying with by using the Couch Surfing site. I hope all families are as nice as this one.

Interests

Writing fiction, playing tenor guitar, talking about and seeing music, outdoor activities, especially swimming based hobbies and walking.

• animals
• writing
• walking
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• surfing
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: if I could have written one book, it would be 'The Old Man and the Sea'; it is the most perfect text there is. Also, anything by Rose Tremain, Margaret Atwood, Emily Dickinson and Roald Dahl.
Music: I love my folk music, specifically Lau, Seth Lakeman and Martha Tiltson; also, my favourite all time band is The White Stripes, with The Black Keys close by and The Rolling Stones too. Also, Leo Koftte.
Film: The last great one I saw was A Serious Man, before that, Let the Right One In and Wall-E.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

There have been a fair share, but the last thing that blew me was seeing a Blue Whale from about 15ft from a Zodiac. I love marine life and seeing the biggest living animal on Earth was really special.

Teach, Learn, Share

Hard one this; I guess I know about music and bicycles the most, but I have a pretty good knowledge of wood work from framing days. I'll update this one.
I want to learn about music techniques and chord structure and 'rules' mostly at the moment.