Im Katherine, 27, born and raise in Montreal, QC.

I use to study music (I play electric bass). I got my collegial diploma, and after a semester at UNI, I decided to quit studying music so I'll have more time to play and practice for myself. I also did a semester in anthropology, only to discover that school might not be for me anymore... So for know im working as a waitress in Montreal and I spend time with my friends, my family and outside doing some hikes.

When you dont know me, Im shy and quiet. I dont take much space, but I listen a lot to what's going on around me.
When you know me, supposedly im funny... I like to laugh and tell funny stories.

I dont know what I want to do in the future but all I know for now is that I need to take some time to travel, to think about who I am and to figure out what's my purpose on earth. I am really close to nature, I can say that im an environmentalist, Im vegetarian, I do compost and recycling and I understand that our planet is in danger. It's impossible to say that I can change the world, but I want to try to make it a better place.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Im on couchsurfing because I know that its the best way to really discover a new city. Im planning on traveling, to have some time for myself, maybe in campground, but I also want to know things about new city that only people who are living there can know :)

When it will be possible for me to host, i will gladly do it.. Both ways of experiencing couchsurfing are enriching and rewarding.

Interests

I really like music (playing and listening)
I like a good hike, or a day (or two) lost in the wild, no wifi, just fresh air
When im bored I like to paint... Or to play Nintendo 64
Im passionate about my cats (not in a freaky old lady-cat way) but they are my babies
I like to go jogging or skating on my rollerblades
Im ALWAYS enjoying a good beer, especially an IPA

• animals
• cats
• dining
• vegan
• drinking
• reading
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• kayaking
• sports
• swimming
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Earth Wind and Fire, Bon Iver, Half Moon Run, Muse, Esperanza Spalding, Iron and Wine, Jack Johnson, Punch Brothers....And a loooot more.

Books: Harry Potter's collection, when im done reading the whole thing, I start again (it's never ending since 2005)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went in Toronto to open for Donn Ross (a really great acoustic guitar player) with my band. It was a hell of experience.

3000km road trip in the states (Cleveland-Pittsburgh-Washigton-Philadelphia) alone with my tent and my backpack.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My knowledge of my city. I can talk for hours about music, instruments, theory... I can teach how to play electric bass. Microbrew from Quebec.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Canada, Cuba, France, Puerto Rico, Saint Martin (French part), United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada