CURRENT MISSION

To meet new people, try new food, do new things, discover new music, visit new places and learn about new cultures.

ABOUT ME

Traveling has given me a whole new perspective on life. One I hope to share with other like-minded individuals, while also learning about their experiences. There's a quote I've always loved, which I originally saw in an Irish pub somewhere: "Life is a book, and those who don't travel never move beyond the first page."
I've heard about couch surfing for a while and it's all been very positive. I love the idea and would be more than willing to host people when I get home, but I'm yet to get past my natural aversion to accepting things from people so I haven't tried it out for myself before now. But here goes...

PHILOSOPHY

Good food, good wine and good company are all you need

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've just joined, but I've always thought I'd be more comfortable hosting than surfing. I won't know till I try though.

兴趣

Anything and everything that can hold my attention entirely, making me forget everything else for even a moment. Books, movies, games and sport. Anything that requires skill and/or concentration will keep me interested for hours on end. Playing pool is a favourite pass-time and I'll always love juggling because there is no room for any thought beyond catching that next ball.

• books
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• wine
• pub crawls
• movies
• traveling
• billiards
• juggling
• music
• surfing
• sports

音乐、电影和书籍

High Fidelity has got to be my all time, desert island, favourite movie of all time (or at least top five) ;)
I love reading sci-fi and fantasy, but I've also been enjoying the classics lately. Enders Game is still my favourite and most often read book and has been since high school.
Music: a very eclectic mix, but Amanda Palmer, formerly of the Dresden Dolls, is my most-loved performer. I even flew to America to see her as the emcee in Cabaret.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

There are so many it's hard to pick, especially in the last year, so I have to just say that traveling as a whole has been the most amazing experience of my life.

教，学，和分享

I think absolutely everyone should learn to juggle and I will happily teach anyone who's willing.
I love to cook for and with people. Any new recipes are much cherished and I always enjoy sharing my favourites. Food is love!
I have recently decided to take up music again after more years than I care to remember.