Ooooh. Well. I like people, I'm curious about lots of things. Most of my jobs have been in environmental activism and politics and I'm pretty engaged but also a wee bit jaded. I love dancing (badly), poetry, and... a third thing I can't remember right now. I'm laid back and uptight in equal and opposite ways. I'm bi and queer-friendliness is a must. I don't drink (heart condition) and like to socialize but my late late nights are pretty well behind me. If I could live anywhere I'd live in a cabin in Vancouver island. Wow I didn't know that until just now... if you live in a cabin on Vancouver island, let's talk. I try to challenge myself and keep an open mind. Arrivederci. Oh! And I'm lactose intolerant.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am afraid of strangers but love people. A paradox, I know. I think Couchsurfing can help me resolve that! It's a cool idea, since I really want to see what life is like when I travel... also it's about sharing and that is beautiful. I can't believe strangers would host me! How exciting. I look forward to hosting when my travels are done...

Interests

Poetry, activism/social justice, history, Balfolk and square dancing, languages.

• poetry
• documentaries
• dancing
• meditation
• politics
• soccer
• public policy
• urban exploration
• queer
• ice hockey
• balfolk
• queer culture
• square dancing
• lactose intolerance

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: preferably live, with a welcoming dance floor. I'm not a music fanatic though. Movies: Love docs. RomComs are my guilty pleasure. Priscilla Queen of the Desert blew my mind. Books: Mmm... poetry, history, queer stuff... or anything really.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Stood next to a river of lava. It was hot.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach... I've taught ESL, poetry, and Spanish (to my mother, unsuccessfully). I love learning languages and simply about people's lives in different places and circumstances. "Sharing is caring." - Beavers

What I Can Share with Hosts

Sense of humour, acceptance, adventurousness, curiosity. Maple syrup?

Countries I’ve Visited

Cuba, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Italy, Mexico, Monaco, Panama, Peru, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Ireland