A recently-qualified teacher that was born in Halifax and grew up between Leeds and Huddersfield, I think I've got a bit of a love of the travel thing, despite never having lived abroad. Whilst my job requires me to maintain a moderate level of focus, don't be fooled - I am a huge ditsy daydreamer at heart :)

Hobbies range from strumming a guitar in pursuit of one day writing a semi-decent song and simply sitting with a pint in my hand. Often closely followed by playing pool, badly. I also recently purchased a xylophone. I enjoy live music and have a particular affinity for alternative rock, folk, spacey sounds, rain on a tent roof, etc etc. Thanks Alexa.

I'm friendly, not easily offended, not easy to judge, and I enjoy meeting new people! I'm probably about 58% introvert but I mostly crave to be around people and want to meet people from all over the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Recently I've not managed to travel around much and I am keen for this to change and to learn, share ideas and make new friends along the way. I have a few travel stories of my own, and I can't wait to make more. For instance, I recently learnt whilst out in Croatia that they don't really use electric kettles in America...who knew?!

Interests

• concerts
• education
• music
• guitar
• mathematics
• gaming
• friendship

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Will Varley
Frank Turner
Skinny Lister
Twin Atlantic
Arcane Roots
Black Peaks
Manchester Orchestra
Enter Shikari
Biffy Clyro
Sweet Baboo
Refused
The Weakerthans
The Smith Street Band
Press to Meco
Chrissy Barnacle
PJ Bond
And 50000 other bands/artists you've never heard of..

Films:
British humour and sci-fi :)

Books:
Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin is one of my all-time favourites. Also
The Mathematical Universe by William Dunham (in case you hadn't noticed yet I'm a huge nerd).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Bungee jumped off the Auckland harbour bridge
Given blood!

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm a Maths teacher so I could teach you how to integrate and differentiate whilst in Leeds...which is totally what people want to know when travelling!
I can also read and write some Japanese. If you know any, I would bite your hand off to learn more, in the nicest possible fashion.
I can play a bit of guitar and have recently acquired a xylophone. Happy to show you :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

A place in my home with all the amenities you could need and we often have friends round so a chance to meet more people from England and elsewhere :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malta, New Zealand, Poland, Scotland, Spain, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England