CURRENT MISSION

Experience the sights and sounds of Europe with my best friend Louise

ABOUT ME

Hi! My name is Kate, I'm 24 years old and from Sydney in Australia. I'm currently doing the whole 'quit my job and travel around Europe' thing with my best friend Louise. We love to try new things and experience different cultures and meet some cool people along the way.
I'm a pretty easy going person, I don't smoke and I am a vegetarian (by choice). Love listening to other peoples opinions and beliefs and learning from them.
Recently finished a degree in Psychology...not exactly sure where that's going to take me. I'll figure all that out when I return home from Europe :) I'm pretty interested in forensic psychology though so maybe I'll try find some work in that field.
I have a puppy, he's an Australian Cattle Dog named Gonzo. I think he's the greatest dog in existence! I love and respect all kinds of animals.
I love good, long conversations over coffee, exploring new cities, nights out with friends and being alone with my thoughts.

PHILOSOPHY

Hmmm, that's a tough one. Without sounding too cheesy, maybe something along the lines of these two quotes:

"Normality is a paved road: It'€™s comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it."

"We make our world significant by the courage of our questions and by the depth of our answers."

To be honest, I'm not really sure I have a philosophy, I just live each day as it comes and treat people with the same respect I'd like to receive.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Looking to surf as I make my way through Europe for the next few months. At the moment hosting is not an option, but hopefully in the future!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

None..yet!

兴趣

I love the little things in life like a pretty sunrise, a nice coffee, people watching, the way a blanket makes you feel so cosy in winter, when you buy a loaf of bread and it's still warm...all those kind of things that can make your day that much brighter.
I am passionate about protecting animals and the environment.
I love food!! Especially trying new foods from different cultures. Cooking can be just as enjoyable as eating the food as well.
Photography is a hobby of mine, I think having a camera with you while you travel allows you to see things in a different light.
I love being within nature...falling asleep in the park, hiking up mountains, watching sunsets, the beach etc.
I really enjoy deep conversations with people and listening to all the thoughts that enter their mind.
Oh, and Christmas...I love Christmas time...things looks nicer when they're surrounded by lights and decorated trees.

• animals
• dogs
• photography
• environment
• dining
• cooking
• coffee
• vegetarian
• flowers
• traveling
• hiking
• psychology
• road trips
• beaches
• mountains

音乐、电影和书籍

All three are awesome :)
Movies: Guess it depends on what type of mood I am in, but I always love watching Lord of the Rings, Amelie, Gran Torino, Trainspotting, Snatch, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Wristcutters: A love story, any documentaries and a few good TV shows like Scrubs, The Office and The Walking Dead.
Music: mainly listen to stuff like Sigur Ros, Jeff Buckley, Phoenix, Bright Eyes, Whitest Boy Alive, Nick Cave, The Middle East, Mumford & Sons, Bon Iver, Modest Mouse, Alt-J, The Beautiful Girls, Cloud Control, Death Cab for Cutie, Jimmy Eat World, Kings of Convenience.
Books: The Catcher in the Rye, A Clockwork Orange, 1984, Animal Farm, Slaughterhouse 5, To Kill a Mockingbird. Anything but Lord of the Flies...I hate Lord of the Flies haha!

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

La Tomatina in Spain which was such a crazy experience, has to be seen to be believed!
I've sky-dived over the beach in Woolongong, Australia which is probably one of the most amazing things I have ever experienced. Such a rush jumping out of a plane 14,000ft in the air...I would love to try it again in Europe.
Been on many little adventures and road trips around Australia, my favourite probably being Byron Bay. Such a chilled out town with really relaxed atmosphere.
Haven't done this yet, but while in Europe I will be visiting Iceland to try and see the Northern Lights, I can guarantee if I manage to catch them it would top this list as the most amazing thing I've seen!!!

教，学，和分享

I'm always open to learning new things.
I can only speak English..I'd love to be able to learn another language