I'm a Kiwi abroad! I'm all about making friends, having great conversations, and getting to know different cultures and histories. I have a background in law and government, but I'm a creative person at heart; singing, writing, and performing are my outlets.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting new people and have heard only positive things about the people on this platform. I hope I can impart some good Kiwi knowledge and our culturally positive attitude while making friends and hearing different perspectives and lifestyles.

Interests

• politics
• history
• social

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Kendrick Lamar, Elton John, Frank Ocean, Marvin Gaye...the list is long!

Movies: Wes Anderson and Toy Story both lie close to my heart.

Books: I do love my non-fiction books about history and economics, but I also dip into fiction between each non-fiction book. Currently trying to read more classics!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I wrote and directed a four-act play in 2021 about New Zealand native birds in our annual 'Bird of the Year' election. It was a political satire about threats to democracy via political interference and demagoguery. We managed to put on the show despite a lockdown hitting in the middle of our rehearsal period!

Teach, Learn, Share

Happy to bestow anything NZ. I used to coach tennis but I don't think I'd be very good at that today. I have a lot of useless skills which may come up on occasion.

Looking to improve my languages and anything else people want to impart.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good company, knowledge, my time and help.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Cook Islands, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Italy, Scotland, Singapore, Tonga

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, New Zealand