CURRENT MISSION

Making connections with all of the great people I get to meet in this world

ABOUT ME

I'm a university student, and I did an exchange abroad in France in 2006-07. I loved it there.
Enjoy the exoticisms that caracterize all people, food, places, and the mysteries of life.

PHILOSOPHY

Having your own understanding of yourself, letting that guide you; and of course having a bright and open spirit to all the people that come your way - or better yet, all the people you reach out to!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Being a member!

Interests

Dancing in all styles, especially jazz dancing - but even if just being wacky would also classify - rock climbing, playing musical instruments (or attempting to...I also have a dig-er-ee-do at home, and I play the piano), walking around discovering places, humanitarian and social activism.

In Canada, I've done a fair bit of work with Amnesty International on the national level, and enjoy taking part in walkathons or city fundraisers, such as for the Canadian Cancer Society, the Multiple Sclerosis Society, and/or various non-for-profit causes. I also like volunteering, and it's a great way to get to know your own city better!

Cooking. I'm not an iron chef, but like getting creative in the kitchen. Give me a wok or pan, a fork, and random ingredients, and I'll figure something out. It's freestyle. And I don't do measurements, so it turns out different each time!

Drawing, local workshop theatre, and creative writing.

Making new friends.

• wildlife
• writing
• dancing
• causes
• dining
• cooking
• instructor
• walking
• drawing
• jazz
• piano
• rock climbing
• swimming
• tourism
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Hmm. All jazz (e.g. Michael Buble, Natalie Cole) or electronic jazz (e.g. Jamiroquai), acoustic porch-like sounds (e.g. Jack Johnson, Michael Franti), latin american rhthymns (like Chico Buarque), African groove, happy mellow (John Mayer, Jason Mraz) and classical instrumental , French pop/folk (Les Ogres de Barback are really cool), etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A wildlife reserve in South Africa.

Teach, Learn, Share

I used to be an aquatic instructor and lifeguard, so I can either teach you how to swim, or likely resuscitate you if you stop breathing...:P
I can teach you some random stuff in the kitchen; it'd mainly be mutual learning through mixing.
If you've got a keyboard/piano around, I could show you some chords :)

Countries I’ve Visited

South Africa

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, France