Hello! I am easy-going, low-maintenance, and hard to offend. I am flexible and like to try new things. I am genuine with people, compassionate, and like to hear people's stories. I like to have fun, but sometimes it's hard for me to BE a fun and bubbly person. I tend to prefer spending time with a small group of people rather than large gatherings of strangers. I get really uncomfortable when I have to dance unless I've had a few drinks (working on overcoming this fear). I like to make food for people. I like to learn and teach others how things work. I'm a bit of a science nerd. I don't watch much TV. Ask me whatever you like! I'm an open book. :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Currently I am walking the Te Araroa trail in New Zealand and am looking for cheap/free places to stay when I pass through some of the bigger cities like Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, etc. I will be on the road for a long time so I will be unable to host guests, but someday when I have a place to live again (with roommates who are willing) I would love to host some guests.

Interests

• cooking
• hiking
• soccer
• science
• mountain biking
• ping pong
• road biking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Pink Floyd, Nirvana, Ott, The Killers, Muse, Deathcab, Jamiroquai, Tupac, Gorillaz, Alice in Chains, others. I am a little bit musically illiterate but like a little of everything.

Movies: The Matrix, Meru, Touching the Void, Boyhood, Blazing Saddles, Inception, Memento, The Machinist, Avatar, There will be blood, others.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In 2009 I hiked to Everest base camp.

Teach, Learn, Share

Seems like this is something I could do better in person.

Here's one tip: if you like to carry biscuits or crackers while hiking you can put them in an empty Pringles tube to prevent them from getting crushed!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can make you food, clean up and do some chores, tell you about my life and where I have been. I love to help.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Indonesia, Nepal, New Zealand, Singapore

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States