I'm currently an undergraduate student living, studying and working in the capital. I love being outside and I'm always happiest when in a canoe! Community means a lot to me - during the school year I live/work in my university's residences and so it's been really fun change having an apartment this summer to host friends. As per the usual on this site, I love travel and adventure and meeting new people. I'm also convinced that I laugh more than the average human!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I always say that strangers are just friends you haven't met yet. I don't say that to be naïve; on the contrary, I think it's always important to be wise about who you trust. However, some of the most wonderfully interesting conversations I've had have been with people I met in a coffee shop, a hostel dorm room, the public park by my house. Humans are fascinating and I think it's important to work at changing our perception of strangers, looking for the good and the amazing and the unique in people you meet. And I value hospitality; welcoming people into your life and personal space is a gift we all can give.

Interests

• writing
• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• blogging
• knitting
• hiking
• canoeing
• camping
• sailing
• languages
• solo travel
• adventure travel
• learning languages
• meeting new people

Music, Movies, and Books

George Ezra, Hamilton the Musical

Inception, Mamma Mia, Les Mis, Pitch Perfect, Moana, Jumanji, Bed Knobs and Broomsticks

So. Many. Books.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to learn random skills. In high school an exchange student with whom I had a major language barrier taught me to solve a Rubix cube and since then I realized that literally anyone can teach you something new. I love to exchange language skills, share stories, talk about hiking/camping/canoeing gear/tips, learn new recipes. I can teach you to bake bread or knit or show you my favourite coffee shops and places to eat in Ottawa.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to laugh and share stories...I'll bring a positive attitude and an open mind!

Countries I’ve Visited

Cuba, Dominican Republic, France, Guatemala, Iceland, Ireland, Mexico, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, United States, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Malawi, Switzerland