I love plants and the environment, good fresh food, endorphins, natural landscapes, open minds, caring hearts.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I joined when I was traveling between coffee farms with my cousin in Ecuador and Colombia, and we both found staying with people from a community so much more rewarding and interesting than staying in hostels. I want to meet people and get a more intimate feel for places through the eyes of the people who live there! I'd love to host fellow travelers as well, and give them the unique experience of Kingston through my experiences and favourite spots.

Interests

Traveling, learning languages, wordplay, fitness, growing food, being outside, eating homemade delicious meals and treats, canning & preserving, reading, creating meaningful relationships, playing roller derby, exploring cityscapes, playing banjelele.

• environment
• dining
• cooking
• coffee
• fitness
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Ooh, hard to narrow down; I love alt-j, Shakey Graves, Blackbird Raum, I love classics like Fleetwood Mac, the Mamas and the Papas, the Beatles...

Movies: Delicatessen, Adaptation, District 9, Spirited away, many more.

Authors: Ursula K. Leguin and Octavia Butler

Children's books interest me a lot too- The mountain who loved a bird, The boy who grew flowers, so many kids' books.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was invited to be present when my friend gave birth! She had her child in my house, just with midwives, her partner, and another friend. It was a really special day to have shared. I guess that's not something I've done, per se, but I do hold it dearly.

Teach, Learn, Share

Yeah, mutual aid!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would love to cook and share food, conversation, I would be happy to help teach English if you so desire.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Portugal, Scotland, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State