I enjoy meeting people from different countries and walks of life.
Life is good and I want to share the goodness.
I love to cook and experience new tastes.
I love flying and inventing new rock songs.
One I invented is called " I cannot wait", and came 16th in the "Best new Country song USA " competition.
You can hear some of my music here: https://open.spotify.com/album/19QaaZYlMNBJfiLZtt5PtD
or just google laurence sive music instead.
I am m working on a new Album so come share your stories.

I am located in the ultimate party and picturesque hamlet of Paihia, New Zealand and less than 70 m from the beach, close to bars and restaurants, sights etc. I am very easy going and want my guests to be too.
Temporary paid cleaning work from 10:30 to 11:30 may also be available.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I joined CS since I like to give to others something for free what money cannot buy.
Like free luxury accommodation in exchange for cooking one dinner representative of your countries most popular meal.

While "Grand Mother's Favourite" recipe will do the trick I am also happy with Googles choice of dinner too.
e.g. Assuming you from Sweden:
" Hello Google, what is the most famous meal in Sweden?" Answer Swedish Meatballs.
So that is what you/we could make for dinner. I will provide all the ingredients too.

I you don't like to drink a glass of great wine with your meal maybe you need to change the page.

Remember this is Paihia. We on Island time.

Interests

• aviation
• music
• freedom

Music, Movies, and Books

Pink Floyd, Jewel, Rolling Stones and my own creations too.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was watching TV on 9/11 2001 when I saw an obviously pregnant lady jump out of a window to escape the flames. As she fell I pointed to her image and said:
"Honey I don't know you, but I will write a song for you and your unborn child".
I called the song "Unborn Baby of Tower One" and it led to the concept Album 9/11 The Album.

We sold it to Walmart US ( a 6,000-store chain), in the days that a CD cost $ 1 to make, wholesaled at $3.00 and retailed for $ 9.99.

These days I perform live in Paihia when I wish to and on Facebook Live too.

Teach, Learn, Share

Having been awarded 16th place in the World's Best new Country Song Competition ( 2019), I will share with anyone what my thoughts are as to how to make up a good song.

I always wish to learn about anything I do not know about.

Perhaps you do too.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Accommodation wise I can share everything with my guest. I want them to feel they are in their own place.
I will offer towels, soap, shampoo etc. Just want them to soak up the positive energy Paihia has to offer.

Confirmation needed to secure booking.
After accepting the hosting offered, please confirm booking two days in advance.

Reason: Otherwise I do not know you are actually coming or if perhaps you changed you mind in between the time you were offered hosting and the time that you were expected.

WHATSAP: Please provide whatsap number if you have one. Mine is +64221548208

OTHER
No (boyfriend girlfriend) couples as per my experience these units tend to stick only to themselves and therefore don't share stories, exchange information nor engage in any of the other things that Couch Surfing is all about.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Botswana, England, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malawi, Singapore, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, South Africa, United States