I am a primary school teacher and a private tutor. I traveled Europe quite a bit when i was living in England, and absolutely love to wonder around a new city. I also really enjoy hiking and camping! I like live music, particularly Jazz, funk, psychedelia, rock and any mixture of the four. I'm crafty and artsy: I draw, make bracelets, do embroidery, and love any art collaboration with friends.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to continue travelling and like the idea of staying with a local and connecting with new people. I find that people who open their home are always so kind and friendly.

Interests

• music festivals
• walking
• crafts
• live music
• swimming
• art
• climbing
• philosohy

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm really into anything that is funky or jazzy, but the best is a mixture of both and especially when it is improvisational. That being said, I can dig almost anything. I can really get into some ambient stuff, psychedelic stuff, classic rock, interesting percussion, or music with electronic elements.

I really like in Neil Gaiman (the author) and am working through all of his books and comic books. I also had a phase with Chuck Palanuick and Philip K Dick. Recently I was suggested Herman Hesse and am beginning to take a liking.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I worked at a reptile zoo for 5 years. I did educational reptile shows for birthday parties, schools and events. I worked with lizards, snakes (large and small), alligators, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, and arachnids. It was a blast and led to a fairly good reptile collection. Sadly I had to dissipate that collection when I moved to England. I am back in Canada now though.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can make bracelets out of embroidery thread, I can also embroider with embroidery thread. I'm a novice juggler; I am a teacher so I could teach any of these skills. I also have a bachelors in philosophy so I just love a good philosophical discussion, whether its a debate or building a theory together.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Other than crafty fun?! we can share a good time! lots of laughs! I think primarily a good conversation. I love to chat and listen, and will often be engrossed in discussions which last hours. I am also always up for an adventure. I can show you places in my city which I love, or maybe we could explore a part of your city which neither of us have seen before!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, England