I have worked in theatre for quite a few years now, and I love it. Now, I am changing direction so that I can focus on more simply nourishing things. One day I would like to create a little retreat where I grow all of my own fruit and veggies, and sustainably farm chickens (and maybe pigs and/or cows), maybe keep a hive of bees :) I call it a retreat because it would be an artist space and a place for travellers to stay.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

At its core I think Couchsurfing is really about finding connection with people that you wouldn’t usually meet from all over the world, so it opens the mind and the heart.

Interests

Theatre. Music. Dancing. Festivals. Swimming. Watching. Being stupid. Being Slow. Exploring. Pottery. Sewing. Craft, drawing and Props-making. Plants.

• chickens
• festivals
• dancing
• exercise
• traveling
• socializing
• pottery
• drawing
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• racquetball
• swimming
• business
• plants

Music, Movies, and Books

Currently I’m reading “Sacred Economics”

Last year, “Eat, Pray, Love” changed my life (extremely unexpectedly!!) because I needed a break from the wonderful but saturatingly nihilistic conquest of reading “Trainspotting”!

I like reading plays as well. Checkov and Beckett are my favourites.

Tao te Ching

Sense8 on Netflix. Kimmy Schmidt. And nature documentaries. Especially about plants!..
But also the movie "Limitless" is definitely in the top 5 of my favourite films. I also really like "Murial's Wedding”, an Australian Classic!

All music is good music

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Started learning how to throw clay on a potters wheel!

Teach, Learn, Share

"Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive God to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy."

-Max Ehrmann, "Desiderata"

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will share my stories and would like to hear yours. Mostly I'd just really like to share experiences with people... but also, I am a good sewer so I can help with any clothes that need mending!

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Macao, Netherlands, Philippines, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Macao, Scotland