I love meeting new people, gaining a different perspective on life and things I may already know. I like being around people who care and are passionate about the things they love.

I have a positive outlook towards life, I enjoy laughing and making others smile. If there is a problem, it’s usually followed by a solution:) I believe that experiences good or bad doesn’t make or break you but your reaction or rather response to them defines you as a person.

My work has taken me to different places in the world but I call NZ home now. It’s one of the first places where I feel you can get best of the city and country vibe.

As much as I love hosting and meeting new people, I also love my down time.

I am a house proud person, my place is a reflection of me and so you’ll find things from all over the world memories of my experiences and friendships. My place smells of essential oils and food! Sunday is a big cook and prep day for me and I like to put thought into what goes in my body and that way I can enjoy a glass of wine and some conversation or music/TV while I put the food together on a busy weekday.

I am not big on water sports but I love the sea and Mountain View. Currently I stay near the Marina and see water if I lean over my bedroom window:) Water, oils, crystals and music they uplift the vibrations in my space and I love being close to these things. They engage all the senses in the positive way.

I enjoy doodling, journaling, taking pictures, writing stories, reading, drinking wine, discussing and gaining different perspectives on things new and old. In this fast changing world, people are existing in the race of doing more, earning more, traveling more, buying more but luckily it doesn’t take much to be happy and I guess it’s all about how content you are with what you have.

I also find happiness comes from making other people happy, try it!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Well I need to experience the new, things that are out of my comfortable zone. I have always been an Airbnb person but since I have never done flatting, I think this would genuinely be an enriching experience.

Interests

• writing
• interior design
• dining
• wine
• meditation
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• kayaking
• cultural immersion
• mountains
• different cultures
• mindfulness
• foodie
• exploring new places
• new experiences
• crystals
• making new friends
• meaningful conversation
• growing food
• international food
• doing new things
• mountain hiking
• walking in nature
• essential oils
• sea view

Music, Movies, and Books

Well call it cheesy but Harry Potter, love actually, Independence Day etc are some all time faves. Dan Brown, Jodi Piccoult, Lucinda Riley and Lee Child are some of my fav authors. Music- I enjoy Pop, I am not fussy but can’t do techno.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Went to Laos to teach teachers as a Global Outreach Project

Teach, Learn, Share

I have loads to learn but also enough to teach:) I am huge on thoughtful and meaningful conversations. Convince me or I convince you!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Food! I can cook and bake! Different cuisines from all over the world. Name the one you want to try!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, China, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Macao, New Zealand, Singapore, Viet Nam