I like to laugh and have fun and I appreciate a good sense of humor, one that relies on wit rather than being petty or mean. I think I'm pretty easy going and in general am an optimist. I find it difficult to relate to people who are negative.
I'm perfectly happy to spend time on my own, but also love to be part of a group. I suppose most people would describe me as quiet and shy at first, but once I get to know someone a bit I tend to be more outgoing.

At the end of my life I want to be able to say that I've seen it all.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to see new places and meet new people.

Interests

My goal is to travel the world, seeing as many places as I can and meeting lots of interesting people along the way.

I love theatre and singing.
I've been in a community choir for the last three years and I also sang in a very large choir (150+ members) while I was at university.

I like to watch most movies, with the general exception of horror or slasher flicks.

Books are great. I love books. I have so many books that I've run out of shelf space and have resorted to storing them in boxes on the floor. One day I hope to actually finish reading them all...

• books
• singing
• cooking
• wine
• running
• movies
• reading
• traveling

Music, Movies, and Books

Stereophonics are my favourite band.
I also really like Lights, Ellie Goulding, City and Colour, Jack Johnson, and Florence + the Machine.

I like Marvel movies. So much so, that I went to an MCU Marathon and sat through 27 hours worth.
The fast and furious franchise is a guilty pleasure and I also like the Hunger Games, Harry Potter and pretty much every cheesy musical ever made.

My favourite book of all time is The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster (yes, it's a kids book and no, I don't care). A very close second is The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. I like to read fantasy, sci-fi, historical fiction, and romance, but I also enjoy a good biography or memoir.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went to the Philippines on a school trip and helped build a student dormitory for a high school near Baguio in the province of Benguet.

Paragliding and white water rafting in Austria was pretty amazing.

Teach, Learn, Share

I don't know what I could teach, but I feel like everyone has something to offer.

I like to learn and try new things, so it's gratifying to meet like minded people.

I'm always happy to share my cooking skills and a bottle of wine.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I know my way around the kitchen and am happy to cook a meal. I find a good way to get to know people is to share a meal and some interesting conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Netherlands, Philippines, Scotland, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, United States, Vatican City State, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, England