hello :) my name is Sarah and i have three cats: Elise (himalayan), Domino (half-siamese), and Mabel/handicat (british shorthair). i like to read so much that i got three degrees in it - i completed my doctorate (PhD) in English Literature last year. i am an Ontario native and love to make new friends, especially if we can enjoy coffee, tea, or soju.

my instagram is @sarahmadoka if you want to keep in touch or meet up while i am exploring Korea! (8 November - 18 November)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

my friend and i are travelling to Korea in a few weeks and i found out about this service! i would love to meet and learn from Korean locals, and in exchange i am so happy to host travelers who end up in Waterloo or Toronto :)

Interests

• cats
• literature
• photography
• video games
• reading
• street food
• local food
• tea ceremony
• stationery
• coffee and tea

Music, Movies, and Books

i will read anything!! right now i am watching The Haunting of Hill House (2018), Talk To Me (2023), The Babadook (2016), and Kitchen Nightmares (2011)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

i completed a year of university in northern Japan

Teach, Learn, Share

i used to teach English, Rhetoric, and Social Justice Studies at the University of Waterloo. i am happy to share anything i know with you, according to your interests :) i can also speak at length about Canadian or Japanese culture, if that interests you.

What I Can Share with Hosts

i can cook, i can clean, i am an excellent organizer, and i have literally hundreds of pictures of my cats on my phone. i also have an extensive tea collection, i can bring you some if i can get it on the plane!

Countries I’ve Visited

Japan, South Korea, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Japan