I am 18 years old and I have Downs Syndrome. I live with my mum and am in full time education.

I have never been travelling before, just on family holidays but I am looking forward to my trip with my brother to USA in July.

I have a great sense of humour.

Please note, I have written this with the help of my brother Jon: http://couchsurfing.com/hooperjon

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on couchsurfing as my brother: http://couchsurfing.com/hooperjon
is taking me on a trip to Eastern USA in July to celebrate my 18th birthday. I want to experience travel like he has and want to meet exciting new people.

Interests

I am really interested in Wrestling (WWE) and my favourite wrestler is the Undertaker.

I also like to play Playstation, I particularly like the Batman games.

I also enjoy Bowling, Pool and other arcade games.

I also do Rowing & Canoeing with my school which I really enjoy and I like going on walks with a guide dog that I help to look after and fundraise for.

I also attend dance and drama clubs and social clubs which are really good fun.

• dogs
• dancing
• education
• cooking
• clubbing
• traveling
• billiards
• canoeing
• wrestling
• bowling
• rowing
• teaching
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

My favourite music is:
Ed Sheeran, Michael Jackson, Westlife, Bon Jovi, Pulp, Madness, The Sex Pistols, Buzzcocks, The Clash, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Bee Gees, Pitbull, Eminem, 50 Cent, Guns N Roses, Metallica

Movies:
Hulk, Batman, SpiderMan, Jackie Chan Films, Mrs Brown Da Movie

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have got the train on my own and I have performed in local plays, I also do work experience as a park ranger everyweek.

Though this may sound like something really simple, I think that it is amazing.

I was able to safely make my way to the trainstation use the correct money, buy a ticket, go to the correct platform and board the correct train. Make sure I got off at the correct stop and went to my destination. This is something I have done which I think is amazing.

Teach, Learn, Share

As mentioned earlier, I have a disability (Downs Syndrome). Though this does not limit me, I am a young energetic man who is capable and wants to be independent. I can cook, I am learning how to use transport independently and one day I hope to be able to live that way.

I hope that by meeting me you can realise how able some people are and what the best way to help them is.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have a really good sense of humour. I like meeting new people and sharing stories.

By meeting someone new I will learn more about different ways people live and hopefully I can share a new style of life with you too.

Countries I’ve Lived In

England