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Overview
About Me
CURRENT MISSION
Learn, explore, love.
ABOUT ME
At the moment I am campaigning for the Canadian National Sailing team in the laser radial (a 1-person dinghy), with the eventual goal of representing Canada at the 2020 Olympics.
I love to meet new people and expand my knowledge of the world. I studied Atmospheric Physics and Math in university, and am also really excited about environmentalism, sustainability, sailing, and radical lifestyles.
I grew up on the west coast and have a deep love for the forests and the ocean. I spend a lot of time sailing, hiking, skiing, and camping.
PHILOSOPHY
I am currently trying to be mindful and whole-hearted in all my thoughts and actions.
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
I credit couchsurfing with introducing me to some of the most interesting, exciting, and beautiful people I have ever met. I want to make more of these deep connections all over the world.
COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
It has always been awesome! I have stayed with lots of really nice people, and have hosted lots of interesting people from all over the world.
Interests
I really enjoy being outdoors, in the mountains, on the sea! I am currently a competitive dinghy racer, with the goal of qualifying for the 2020 Olympics.
I love to travel. I lived in Germany and have spent a lot of time training in Europe and North America for sailing. I also did a month long cycling trip through some of the Nordic countries, which I wholly recommend as my favourite mode of travel! I have plans to wander around the rest of the planet.
I studied Physics and Math at university. I love both subjects a lot, and hope one day to teach others how fascinating physics can be!
My favourite parts of buildings are the back sides, down alley ways where everything is mismatched and ramshackle.
- traveling
- outdoor activities
- cycling
- hiking
- camping
- sailing
- skiing
- olympics
- mathematics
- physics
- mountains
Music, Movies, and Books
Movies: Ex Machina, Persepolis, Amelie, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Almost Famous.
Authors: Patrick O'Brian, Ursula Le Guin, Khaled Hosseini, Margaret Atwood.
Bands: The Cat Empire, Bedouin Soundclash, Vance Joy, Portugal the Man.
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
Being alive is pretty amazing :)
Teach, Learn, Share
I'll share everything I've got if you need it.
I know some things, and maybe together we can discover some more.
Countries I’ve Visited
Belgium, Cuba, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Virgin Islands, British
Countries I’ve Lived In
Canada, Germany, United States