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Overview

  • 24 references 20 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English
  • 36, Female
  • Member since 2013
  • Recent University Graduate, Ex Barista, Traveler/Writer
  • 2 BAs from the University of Winnipeg; Rhetorics, Writing...
  • From Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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About Me

Once upon a time dozens of strangers showed me the the definition of selflessness when they welcomed me into their homes and allowed me a peek into their lives. There's a difference between tourist and traveller and couch surfing showed me that. Now that I am a home-owner (condo) it's high time I repaid that kindness.

ABOUT ME

Friendly, loyal, independent, outgoing, compassionate, driven, respectful, fun!

I feel like I am the type of person that is really easy to get along with. I like to try and find the fun/positive in any situation. I love animals, mostly of the furry variety. I love to sing - especially in the car on the road and the occasional karaoke song never hurt anyone. Full disclosure: country music + Adele = my life.

I HAVE A SHELLFISH ALLERGY! - Something I sometimes forget to share.

I have a condo with an extremely comfortable sectional couch that could easily sleep 2. If you have your own bedding/air mattress I can most certainly accommodate more than 2 I just don't want someone stuck on the floor. I have extra bedding/pillows. Building has laundry on site (pay per use - but you're welcome to use) and relatively close to major shopping and areas of the city. I work downtown M-F but my job is awesome and I can be flexible on start/end time and am happy to give you a lift. The public transport in Winnipeg is mediocre at best but there is a bus route that runs right in front of my building. Any questions - let me know!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

In 2013-2014 I packed up my car and drove around North America for 9 months. I wouldn't have been able to see the things I saw, do the things I did, or make the friends that I still have to this day if it wasn't for couch surfing.

20+ hosts around the continent showed me kindness and friendship when I needed it most. It's my turn to do the same.

Interests

Country Music
Concerts/Live Music
Sports
Meeting New People

  • animals
  • writing
  • singing
  • concerts
  • tv
  • music
  • country music
  • karaoke
  • surfing
  • baseball
  • hockey

Music, Movies, and Books

Every year I get WAY too into The Academy Awards and watch as many nominated films as possible. Pop culture and trivia obsessed. I've been known to be a great partner in "Heads Up".

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Cut off 14" of hair in 2012 to raise $1200 for Breast Cancer Research

Trespassed into the abandoned Six Flags in New Orleans

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Cuba, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada

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