I grew up in the small rural towns of Rossinver and Sligo, on the west coast of Ireland. I have a freelance design business, and use it to fund my self-study and travels – hopefully learning of the world and growing as a person.

I'm an avid learner, a generalist. I like to try new things, to attempt new experiments and to continually push my comfort zone. I believe it's one of the best ways to learn, grow and experience life.

What you can expect: Someone who’s open-minded and friendly. I'm an independent person, introverted and try to be disciplined in what I do. At the same time I try not to take myself too seriously and am always up for trying something new and having a good laugh. Optimistic and curious :)

Warum ich bei Couchsurfing bin

I'm on couchsurfing to explore the world, to meet others, learn about and from them.

I really want to challenge my fears and assumptions about the world and myself. Staying with someone I’ve never met in a completely different country is a bit of a nerve-wracking prospect for someone like me, but that's exactly how I want to challenge myself. I want to push my comfort zone in getting out there and finding new experiences and new perspectives. I'd like to learn more about people from all over the world; to expand my knowledge and my world-view, knowing there's much more I don't know about life than that I do.

And ultimately through my experiences to grow as a person, to have a laugh and to contribute to the lives of others; teaching, sharing and giving in whatever way I can.

Interessen

- Learning, practical philosophy (stoicism), self-improvement, minimalism
- Cooking, food, coffee brewing
- Adventuring and the outdoors, canoeing, hiking, lake swimming, pier jumping, camping
- Physical and mental performance, nutrition and health, meditation, psychology (behavioral, positive, cognitive)
- Design (product, fashion, print, graphic), writing, storytelling, creating
- People, relationships, empathy, courage, vulnerability, humour

• writing
• performing arts
• design
• fashion
• dining
• cooking
• coffee
• meditation
• traveling
• minimalism
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• canoeing
• camping
• track and field
• swimming
• psychology

Musik, Filme und Bücher

Books: Tao Te Ching, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, The Alchemist, The Art of Learning, Letters from a Stoic, The 4 Hour Chef, The Lord of the Rings, Models, Fight Club

Movies: The Lord of the Rings, The Dark Knight, Casino Royal, Toy Story

Music: Jazz, Hip-Hop, Electronic, Chill, Alternative, and many many more

Videogames: Yoshi’s Island, Mario Kart: Double Dash, Super Mario World, Legend of Zelda, Halo: Reach, BF3, Kingdoms of Amalur

Eine tolle Erfahrung, die ich gemacht habe

Running for my country, Ireland, both cross-country and track.
Interrailing through 10 European countries in 3 weeks.
Climbing a mountain in Seattle with fellow couchsurfers at 2am. We made it to the top for sunrise!
Doing live improv for the first time in front of an audience with my Seattle couchsurfing host.

Lehren, lernen, teilen

I can teach you some cooking skills, brew you a delicious coffee, even cook you an epic curry or pork carnitas! I'd like to share and discuss any of my interests and to learn what interests you.

I can share tales of my home and my family, what it's like in the beautiful west coast of Ireland.

I'd like to share experiences and have couchsurfers join me on my adventures.

Was ich mit Gastgebern teilen kann

My experiences, my knowledge, an interesting conversation, a good meal, a good laugh.

Länder, die ich besucht habe

Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Länder, in denen ich gelebt habe

Ireland