I'm from the states originally but currently based in New Zealand. I've had residency there for over 7 years, with a lot of my family currently living there as well. At the moment I am living in Australia on a work and holiday visa, but am travelling to Europe for my cousin's wedding!

I'm a very sociable person and love meeting new people and learning/experiencing new things, especially different cultures, ideas, places, etc. I've always been keen on travelling, although it can be easy to get stuck in one place 😝

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I started on CS ages ago, while i was travelling back to the states from NZ. I planned to use it, but ended up getting a job at a hostel in hawaii for 6 months !! 👍 And beyond that I've always had friends or other options of stay wherever I've travelled.

Interests

I love 'good' things: good music, good food, good wine, good people, good conversation, etc.

I also love sports, being outdoors, and travelling 😄

• dining
• cooking
• wine
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• sports
• laughing
• eating good food
• culture sharing

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm a big reggae fan--that's what I grew up on--but I also love classic rock, world music, electronic, some rap and hip/hop, and pretty much anything with some cultural relevance and meaning.

I love watching movies, especially 'good' ones lol. My favourite movie is Dumb&Dumber (the original, of course!). But I like all kinds, usually ones that aren't so typically "Blockbuster-y".

Books... Well I don't read enough, but when I do I sometimes like to read 2 books: one as a good story; the other for growth and pondering . Most recently I read Perfume:The Story of a Murderer, and Zorba the Greek (great book to read over time).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I moved to New Zealand and got my residency! Since then, Ive also sailed to Tonga and Fiji as a crew and lived with a Fijian family for 3 months :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I've realised over the years that I am an educator... and a love for learning goes hand-in-hand with this!
I feel as though my path is in Outdoor Education/Mentoring.
And I love to learn and grow and share this with others, and help others to do the same :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share great laughs, conversations, stories, and of course COOKING!!!

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, Fiji, Indonesia, Jamaica, Mexico, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tonga

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Cayman Islands, Fiji, New Zealand, United States