I'm an easygoing and cheerful person who likes harmony and honesty. Some things that have influenced me deeply are Seneca's writings on the shortness of life, the Dalai Lama on humans and happiness, and Gay Hendricks' Big Leap theory. I love simple things like a good coffee, listening to birdsong, and enjoying good company.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Back when I worked in a publishing house, someone told me each book comes into your life at the time you need it. I think that's true of life and of the people we meet too! Even though the time together is short and conversations are brief (in comparison to the full length of life), I look forward to what this encounter brings for each other.

Interests

• cooking
• coffee
• yoga
• hiking
• film photography
• sustainability
• post rock
• bread
• japanese animation
• strength training
• regenerative farming
• drama films
• food culture and history
• food biodiversity
• art -- sketch/oil pastels/oil painting/watercolour
• realistic fiction
• alt pop

Music, Movies, and Books

Some of my recent favourites —

Music / katappo by eill, ただそれだけのことがさ by Marcy, Heartbeat by Ghostly Kisses

Movies / Julie & Julia, The Tunnel to Summer, The Exit of Goodbyes, A Silent Voice, First Love

Books / The Third Plate by Dan Barber, Regenesis: Feeding the World without Devouring the Planet by George Monbiot, On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'll love to cook for you from my little repertoire or to try cooking together a recipe you've always wanted to but never got round to.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brunei Darussalam, China, Croatia, Egypt, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Malta, Poland, Romania, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Singapore, Turkey