I have lived in Nanaimo for almost 10 years now, mostly spent in a little yellow heritage house surrounded by love, friendship, creativity and community.

I'm most energized when surrounded by people, cooking together, sharing stories, laughing and connecting. But I also have a contemplative side that involves art journaling, listening to new music and interesting podcasts, and reading.

I will soon be making the leap off of Vancouver Island into the big wide world... But in the meantime I have some time for exploring around this beautiful corner of the world, reflecting and reconnecting with my inner voice.

I hope you don't mind terrible puns.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It all started with a welcoming little yellow house and my roommate Sacia. She brought couchsurfing into our world and brought the world to our doorstep.

Interests

• arts
• books
• singing
• dancing
• baking
• gardening
• puzzles
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• camping
• mountain biking
• theatre
• journaling

Music, Movies, and Books

Some favourite movies: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Away We Go, Eagle Vs Shark, The Goonies, O Brother Where Art Thou?

Music: We Are the City, St. Vincent, Braids, Regina Spector, The Daredevil Christopher Wright, Andrew Bird, Sarah Jaffe, Hannah Epperson, The National, Grizzly Bear, TV On the Radio, Regina Spektor, Man Man, Tune-Yards...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In 2013 I hiked Volcan Acatenango just outside of Antigua, Guatemala, the third highest volcano in Central America. First of all, I made it all the way up... then there was a thunderstorm in the distance at sunset!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Italy, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Oman, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Qatar