ABOUT ME

I seem to be unable to stop myself from being drawn into social justice and diversity issues (ie. bleeding heart lefty) and am always interested in creative activism alternatives. I love the arts- especially in a political context and stuff that makes ppl think. I sometimes do just enjoy beautiful things though......
hmmmmm??????
Over the years I have lived in lots of places in quite a few countries.
I've just moved back to the Moreton Bay Region (In Queensland between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast).

PHILOSOPHY

To try to have no regrets.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've been traveling all my life.I was hosted by some amazing people in the US and in Europe. Even when I am unable to host- I like to show people around what ever place I am currently living in. (I usually know some nice spots off the tourist map).

I have been known to host and participate in CS get togethers.

I have a few different couch surfing experiences (all good)
My first couch surfing experience staying with Theresa in Hamburg, was great. she is very cool and i still enjoy hanging out with her. So people the standard to start of with is quite high!
Make that 2, Thanks to Amine in Copenhagen who was also an amazing host!

Prior to using this site I have hosted (and stayed with) many people i have met traveling over the years. have loved the experiences i had staying with ppl that i have met in my travels and having people stay with me and showing them around..... Staying with locals is a far more superior and authentic travel experience i think!

Interests

Music, Art, Travel, Reading, Writing, Dancing, Singing, History, the future, Organic gardening and permaculture, politics.
I work part time so I can also create (and sometimes exhibit) my own artwork. You can check out my website if you are interested.
www.sjbotham.com

• arts
• writing
• singing
• dancing
• dining
• gardening
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• music
• surfing
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

too many to list- but currently loving reading Isobel Allende, Witi Ihimaera and Margaret Atwood. I read a lot of fiction as I don't watch TV, but sometimes binge watch TV series.
I absolutely love music (don't tell my lover "visual art" but Music will always be my mistress!!) Music of all types- more recently discovered Piazolla.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

seeing the Australian red dessert blooming with wildflowers! a rainbow with about 8 visible complete spectrum, 80,000 ppl marching against the invasion of Iraq, a two month artist residency in Reykjavik, explored China by train only knowing about 3 words in Mandarin. Actually- to be honest, my life has been pretty amazing!

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach. share - lots of arty and crafty stuff...Travel stories....... Food mmmmm yummmy
Learn German, cello, any art mediums i have no experience with.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Canada, Germany, Iceland, New Zealand, United Kingdom