Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. I graduated with my first post-secondary degree in Social Work in May 2015; currently living in my hometown and getting as much experience as I can in my field of study. I consider myself incredibly open-minded, humbly egalitarian, and I'm a liberal-minded ideologist.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love the concept of couchsurfing, and I think it's an amazing way to expand our overall human connectedness. I love meeting new people around the world, and love the idea of this global network of like-minded people, all helping each other out.

Interests

I love traveling, animals and nature, bouldering, music in all forms, singing, meeting new people, and learning about new cultures and ways of life. I started playing chess again, and I'm always looking for new opponents.

• animals
• singing
• festivals
• cooking
• yoga
• chess
• traveling
• bouldering
• music
• hiking
• rock climbing
• social work

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: anything from Armenian jazz to Swedish death metal.
Movies: anything interesting, just no gore or horror flicks.
Books: I'm admittedly not as well-read as I'd like to be, but enjoy poetry and new ideas.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I climbed to the top of Niesen in Switzerland - went completely off the path for about an hour and a half, and the whole hike took about six hours.
(I know it says one thing, but I'm a rebel.) I watched the first rays of sunlight pierce the darkness at the eastern-most landmass on the earth on January 1st, 2016: the first person to see the sun of the new year.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have spoken English all my life and grew up learning French in school. I have been climbing for nearly three years, and have a basic understanding of bouldering/rock climbing technique. I can teach you how to play chess, though I'm no expert. I know some ASL. I have experience providing counseling services, and I love talking about a person and their unique thoughts, feelings, and processes.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am more than willing to help with any housework, (cooking, cleaning, etc) for my stay. I can also contribute to buying groceries and/or bringing food/recipes to share from my home!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, New Zealand, Poland, Slovenia, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, New Zealand