CURRENT MISSION
I still feel new to Toronto still after almost three years. I'm getting used to my new home and occasionally taking trips around North America.

ABOUT ME

I am a musician and writer from Vancouver and area. I play some acoustic roots / folk / singer-songwriter music as well as electric reggae-rock / ska. I have lived and travelled all over Western Canada; I have lots of stories to tell and connections there. I moved to Toronto four years ago and have been developing an appreciation of the food, music and aesthetics there. Over the last couple years though, I have spent lots of time traveling around North America while Toronto is still my home base.

PHILOSOPHY

If everyone could actualise their potential the world would be a better place. I am a firm supporter of free speech, and like to engage in civil discussion. I think that the truth will come to the surface when ideas are debated on a level playing field. Philosophy is one of my favourite subjects, so I could talk for a while on it.

Perché sono iscritto su Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I really like to cook and have no problem washing dishes and such. I can also teach guitar and music theory and give writing advice. I'm a decent conversationalist and have many stories about my travels. I'm also a bit of a food and health nut, and, if you want, I could give you some life changing advice.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have had great experiences through Couchsurfing and I think it's one of the best websites in the world. I've met great people around North America through Couchsurfing.

Interessi

Music, writing (mainly creative non-fiction), food and health as well as history and current events.

• writing
• dining
• cooking
• flying
• gardening
• music
• guitar
• fishing
• history

Musica, film e libri

I really like the relatively unknown Canadian songwriters I've come across. Some examples: Raghu Lokanathan, Scott Dunbar and Steph Macpherson. I'm also quite eclectic in my musical tastes, so listen to some of the following genres and more: hip hop, rock, reggae, ska, folk, blues, jazz and classical.
As for movies, I mainly like foreign and independent films, though I appreciate classic Hollywood and want to learn more about it.
Books... hmm, I deliberately avoid book stores because I know I'll be tempted to spend all sorts of money there. Lately I've been really appreciating Julia Ross. I'm a fan of George Orwell, Aldous Huxley and Jack Kerouac. I like memoirs, all sorts of non-fiction information and short fiction. If I get old I'll read as many of the classics as possible.

Una cosa incredibile che ho fatto

I saw wild bison on my way up to the Yukon.

Insegna, impara, condividi

I can teach guitar, music theory, give health and nutrition advice, help with creative writing, fly tying, fly casting and fly fishing. Though I'm no expert, I'm keen to share what I know about cooking and gardening too.
I know a lot of varied tidbits of knowledge about lots of things, so if you're curious, just ask.

Cosa posso offrire ai padroni di casa

Labour, skills, conversation, music, food.

Paesi che ho visitato

Canada, Mexico, United States

Paesi in cui ho vissuto

Canada