CURRENT MISSION

To be as creative, inspired and authentic as possible.

ABOUT ME

I'm an introvert, creative, big dreamer, and a bit unconventional. I live with my fiance and almost two year old son in a tiny house on wheels that we built ourselves.

Right now I'm a full-time mum to my little boy. When he's napping I'm writing a novel, which is my first real attempt at doing so. I also write a blog about creativity, motherhood and intentional living. Before motherhood I was a high school English teacher, and I'm a trained life coach but not practicing at present.

Travel is one of the things that inspires me more than anything on the planet and I wish I could do it more. One day I'll travel the world with my family.

PHILOSOPHY

To treat others as you want to be treated, and where possible help others out. Always give when you have more than you need. Look for the positives and always remember that you have the power to create your own life the way that you want it to be!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have couch surfed in France, England and America and had such a fantastic experience. I love meeting locals and getting to know the area as more than just a tourist.

I've hosted people in the past but since having my son in our tiny house there isn't enough space!

Right now I'm looking for somewhere to stay when I visit New York for the third time in September. I'm hoping I can meet people that can show me some cool places to see live music, and recommend some things to do off the beaten path.

Interests

I'm currently writing a novel, I own way more books than I can possibly read, love to bake and dream of one day traveling the world writing books and teaching creative workshops.

I love visiting museums and art galleries, drawing and painting, creative journaling, being in nature, walks, naps, and getting excited about crazy big dreams and ideas,

• arts
• writing
• singing
• baking
• walking
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• blogging
• music
• teaching
• psychology

Music, Movies, and Books

Fave movies include The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Midnight in Paris, Stranger than Fiction, and The Holiday.

Fave books are Bird by Bird, Writing Down the Bones, Big Magic, How to be Free, Free to Learn, The Power of Now, Light is the New Black and anything by Sophie Kinsella.

Fave music includes so many different things, but right now I'm loving Punch Brothers, Maroon 5's latest album, Lauv, Bad Suns, ARIZONA - along with my old faves like Tori Amos, Fiona Apple, John Mayer, Rogue Valley, The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, Ella Fitzgerald, etc.

Plus many more, too many to list!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I built a tiny house, and gave birth to a little human.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you about writing, blogging and creativity, about designing and building tiny houses, about unschooling. I'm also a trained life coach so can help you if you're feeling stuck in some area of your life!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Passion for life, inspiration, positivity

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, England, France, Italy, United Arab Emirates, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand