Hi there! I’m a fresh university graduate who loves adventures and meaningful human connections. I studied music performance and environmental science in university, and am passionate about both. I currently work as a cello teacher and freelance musician, and enjoy many genres of music (especially contemporary and trad folk!) Looking after the environment is something I hold very close to my heart, and I enjoy getting out in nature and being mesmerized by everything around me.

I don’t really drink these days and I don’t smoke, but sometimes will partake in recreational drugs like psychedelics. To be honest, I enjoy being sober and human connection is the best drug there is! I am clean and tidy, and am respectful of the space I am sharing with other people. Having sharehoused, I know what it is like to live with people with different needs to me, and communicate/respect each others’ boundaries.

Politically I am progressive, I care deeply about environmental and social issues. I feel the most safe around people with similar world views: compassionate people who believe in science.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love connecting with people and making new friends. I have befriended many backpackers in Australia and have found them to be the some of the most genuine, creative, kind, and fun-loving people I have met. I have loved sharing deeply personal stories and going on spontaneous adventures with backpackers visiting my country, and would love more experiences like those! I am now getting ready for my first international backpacking trip in Europe, and hope to meet my people halfway across the world.

Interests

Music, gigs, festivals, sustainability, hiking, the environment, the ocean, mountains, wildlife, conservation, art

• dumpster diving
• drawing
• folk music
• hiking
• skateboarding
• rock climbing
• nature
• adventures
• gigs
• activism
• conversation
• cello
• jamming
• conservation
• kink
• foraging
• progressive politics
• wildlife conservation
• celtic music
• linocut
• downhill skateboarding
• old time music

Music, Movies, and Books

I love music! I enjoy jamming out with others and also enjoy seeing live music. I enjoy many genres of music, but really enjoy folk music and contemporary/experimental music. I love folk music from around the world, and enjoy learning about traditional music from various parts of the world. I really enjoy folk music festivals. I am a classically trained musician, so of course I also still enjoy classical music, but these days I find myself liking contemporary or experimental music with “classical” roots. I also like electronic dance music, especially fast and heavy tracks that are fun to move to! I play the cello and a little bit of banjo and fiddle.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can show you around in my favorite wild places, and teach you about the local plants and animals we see, some of which are things I have learned in my environmental science degree.

I would love to learn anything! In particular, I would love to learn some folk tunes, and any music knowledge. I am new to rock climbing and bouldering but I would love to learn what it’s like to climb outdoors!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my music knowledge, or if you have access to a cello, I can teach you cello! If you enjoy playing folk music, I can teach you my favorite tunes on the fiddle or banjo as well. I also speak Chinese and Japanese, so can do a language exchange if that’s something you’re learning. I can share my knowledge about Australia and the local ecosystem/environment.