Hello,

I'm a 33 year old Scottish lass based out of Edinburgh. I've lived in various parts of Scotland, a year in France, 6 months in New Zealand and 3 weeks in Arizona and would love to travel more. At the moment I'm on a mission to find a career that facilitates my wanderlust rather than inhibiting it!

About to head to France for another year, teaching English to college students. Feeling a bit apprehensive but looking forward to meeting people, learning things and come what may, improving my French...

I like (most) people and enjoy sharing stories, making connections and generally discovering that we're none of us that much different after all. My hobbies include horse riding, art, music (learning piano and guitar), walking and swimming. I enjoy being immersed in different cultures, meeting different people and exploring new perspectives. I'm trying my best to learn from every experience, stay positive and be a decent human being. Above all things, I love food.

I also enjoy the occasional wine, gin, cocktail...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I would like to meet like-minded people and make new friends, whether that be meeting for a beverage/meal, going to an event, exploring a city or something totally different!

Interests

• dogs
• performing arts
• baking
• walking
• eating out
• drawing
• live music
• folk music
• languages
• travelling
• cinema
• horse riding
• stand up comedy
• good conversation
• exploring nature
• being outside
• healthy cooking
• visiting museums

Music, Movies, and Books

Tom McRae, Roddy Hart & the Lonesome Fire, Bowie, Bush, Prince, Feist, Bon Iver, Dougie Maclean, The Corries, Abba, Daft Punk, Ludovico Einaudi, Michael Bolton, parody songs, folk music, (some) musicals.

Black Books, The Office: An American Workplace, Downton Abbey, Flight of the Conchords, Arrested Development, The Mighty Boosh, Outlander, anything stop-motion, anything with Stephen Fry.

Me Without You, Amélie, Inception, Pride & Prejudice, Atonement, Labyrinth, Pan's Labyrinth, old school Disney, anything French.

His Dark Materials, Birdsong, anything by Stephen Fry, Stephen King or Jane Austen, The Secret Garden, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Letters of Ivor Punch.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Rode a Clydesdale horse through Glen Coe and down the Devil's Staircase
Meditated in total silence for 10 days
Modelled for a life drawing group

Teach, Learn, Share

I can show you how to...
Count to ten in seven languages
Tune a guitar
Do a French braid
Quote the funniest bits from Black Books/Anchorman/Arrested Development

I know a lot of random trivia nuggets, none of which I can think of now, but in a pub quiz I'll definitely be able to answer at least one question correctly. Boom.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love exploring places on foot and am usually up for a nice walk/cycle.
If you enjoy discussing life, the universe and everything (preferably over a nice glass of wine) then I'm there.
I'm generally a 'yes' person!
Good at finding bargains, being thrifty, and environmentally conscious.

I'm also very good at getting lost, just gonna say that now.

:D

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, New Zealand